A MAN has been charged in connection with an investigation into drug supply in south Essex. 

Jack Hills, 28, of Queensbury Close, Bedford, was arrested on Friday 8 October.

He has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin, and is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday October 11.

Yesterday Essex Police also arrested a36-year-old man, of no fixed address, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

He remains in custody for questioning.