Teenager charged in south Essex drug crackdown
The 19-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
Last updated 8th Feb 2025
A man has appeared in court charged with dealing offences following a stop and search in Rayleigh on Thursday morning.
19-year-old Bobby Gorman from Ipswich was found to be carrying a suspected drug line phone, packages of Class A drugs and drug paraphernalia.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
He was charged with possession with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs of Class A.
Gorman appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Friday 7 February, where he was remanded in custody until a further hearing at Basildon Crown Court on 7 March.
Essex Police's Operation Raptor South team continue to investigate the supply of crack cocaine and heroin in the Basildon district as part of their work to tackle drug dealing in the south of Essex.
Temporary Detective Inspector Rob Maile, of Op Raptor South, said:
“Our community policing teams and my own officers within Op Raptor are well aware of the concern felt by those who witness drug activity in their neighbourhoods.
“I’d like to reinforce the message that it’s really important you tell us about this activity.
“You might not see an immediate visible response, you might not see this activity stop straight away.
“But you can feel confident these reports help us to build our cases and ongoing investigations into the wider supply networks.
Police encourage those worried that a friend may be being exploited through County Lines or organised criminal activity to come forward.
Through Fearless, young people can pass on information 100% anonymously to get help.
Those that need police help can call 101 or, if it's an emergency, always call 999.