A Harlow man has been charged with selling heroin across London and the home counties.

Four men were arrested as part of Operation Dextran, an intelligence-led operation to tackle the supply and dealing of Class A drugs.

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

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

Ben Jones, 44, of Knowsley Road, Norwich, 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.

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

Ojo, Jones and Wiltshire have been remanded in custody to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday, June 29. Biles has been released on bail to appear at the same hearing.

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