A wanted man arrested in Basildon last night has been charged with three offences.

Mohamed Guled is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow charged with possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of a folding pocket knife and possession of a blade.

The 20-year-old of Cable Street, London was arrested after officers from Operation Raptor executed a search warrant at an address in Long Riding, Basildon.

Operation Raptor teams have been set up across Essex to detect and disrupt gangs who travel to Essex to deal drugs and cause violence.