LEYTONSTONE: Man charged after drugs raid (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

LEYTONSTONE: Man charged after drugs raid

5:24pm Friday 3rd February 2012 in Waltham Forest News By Daniel Binns

A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been charged following a police raid on a flat in Leytonstone.

Officers from Cathall Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and the borough's Youth Engagement Team swooped on the property in Mulberry Court yesterday (Thursday February 2).

Jahcem Warburton, 29, was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of crack cocaine.

Sergeant Lee Galilee of Cathall SNT said: "We will deal swiftly and robustly with any resident on our ward who is engaged in criminality and blighting residents lives.

"Information from the community has assisted us with this enquiry."

Mr Warburton has been bailed and is due to appear next at Thames Magistrates Court on Wednesday February 15.

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