POLICE officers secured charges against two people following the exercise of drugs warrants in Tilbury.

The warrant was executed at an address on (Monday, 2 November) as part of an investigation into the sale of cannabis.

A large amount of cannabis was found, as was a four-figure sum of cash.

A man and a woman were arrested and have subsequently been charged.

Mollie McKenzie, 32, and Mason Russell, 31, both of Canberra Square, appeared at Basildon Magistrates' Court the following day and are next due at Basildon Crown Court on Friday, 4 December.

Russell has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class B drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, and acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.

McKenzie has been charged with permitting the use of a premises for the supply of a Class B drug and acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.