Man charged after police raids on two Grays homes uncover drugs and illegal vapes

Two men were arrested during the warrants in Thurrock

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Author: Adam ClarkPublished 14th Sep 2026

A man has been charged with drug and weapon offences after police carried out warrants at two homes in Grays.

Officers from the Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team and response officers searched the two addresses on Friday 11th September.

The searches were part of an investigation into the sale of drugs in the area.

Drugs, cash and vapes found

Two men were arrested during the operation.

Police recovered a quantity of drugs, money and illegal vapes.

Man charged

37-year-old Ben Knight, of Crammavill Street in Grays, has since been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

He is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 12th October.

A 59-year-old man from Grays, who was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, has been released on bail until 15th November.

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