Seven people have been charged as part of a long-running investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Essex.

Officers from the Op Raptor South team executed a number of warrants across south Essex on Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16.

A number of people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

As part of the complex investigation officers have also seized more than £20,000 of what Essex Police believes to be Class A drugs.

Three men, two women, a teenage boy and teenage girl have now been charged as part of the operation.

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Nathan Muskitta, 22, of Boscombe Road, Southend, and Leon Frokku, 19, of Colne Drive, Shoebury, have been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

They appeared in Southend Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 16.

No pleas were entered and both will next appear at Basildon Crown Court on July 14.

Five others were also charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

They are:

  • McKinnon Chaviri, 21, of Wool Pack, Shoebury
  • A 16-year-old boy from Shoebury
  • Sherraldine Gallagher, 55, of Southchurch Road, Southend
  • Jessica Osman, 19, of Stanier Close, Southend
  • A 17-year-old girl from Bromley

They appeared briefly at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 17 and will next appear for a pre-trial preparation hearing at Basildon Crown Court on July 15.