Four men have been charged as part of Operation Dextran, an intelligence-led operation to tackle the supply and dealing of Class A drugs across London and the Home Counties

Four men have been charged as part of Operation Dextran, an intelligence-led operation to tackle the supply and dealing of Class A drugs across London and the Home Counties.

Vincent Ojo, 30  of Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, heroin.

Ben Jones, 44  of Knowsley Road, Norwich, Norfolk has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, cocaine.

Ashley Wiltshire, 41  of Uplands Way, Enfield has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, cocaine and possession of criminal property.

Liam Biles, 32 of John Eliot Close, Waltham Abbey, Essex has been charged with possession of criminal property.

All four men were arrested on Thursday, 28 May and charged the following day; appearing in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 30 May.

Three men have been remanded in custody to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday, 29 June. A fourth man has been released on bail to appear at the same hearing.