Officers from Chelmsford police station have executed more than six drug related warrants and arrests in the last 48 hours.

The team included CID and the Community Police Team, with support from the Operational Support Group and Operation Raptor.

The work began Wednesday morning and efforts have continued throughout yesterday.

Some of those arrested have been charged in connection with alleged drug-related offences.

These include the arrest of a 20-year-old man from Chelmsford on suspicion of robbery. He is currently in police custody.

Simon Tait, 41, of The Chase, Great Baddow, was charged with involvement in the supply of class A drugs and appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

He admitted the charges and has been remanded in custody for sentencing in January.

Ben Bridges, 38, and Genna Weatherill, 32, both of Pines Road, Chelmsford, were charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Both are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on January 10, 2018.

Laura Newman, 23, and James Lawley, 30, both of no fixed address, were charged in connection with supplying a controlled drug.

They have been bailed and are also due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on January 10, 2018.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A 46-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply other than class A drugs, has been bailed until December 23.

And lastly, a 37-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug and released on bail until December 23 pending further enquiries.

District commander Chief Inspector Ronnie Egan said: “We have been working over the last 24 hours, as part of a special operation.

“Much of this activity was in response to concerns raised by the community, who we know are rightly concerned about drugs and associated anti-social behaviour and other crime.

“This is a locally led operation and we hope people can see that we continue to take a proactive approach to tackling this issue.”