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Man charged after Ockendon arrest

By Nub News Reporter   29th Nov 2025

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Luke Clements being arrested
Luke Clements being arrested

AFTER police responded to local concerns with an arrest on Thursday (27 November) a man has now appeared in court facing drug and modern slavery offences.

Luke Clements, 36, of Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.

He appeared before Basildon Magistrates yesterday (Friday, 28 November).

     

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