A MODERN slavery charge has been secured against a man following an investigation led by our anti-drug teams.
Our Operation Raptor officers have been continuing enquiries into a suspected drug line operating in the area.
This led to an arrest on Thursday 27 November.
Luke Clements, 36, of Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, has since been charged with:
Being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
Being concerned in the supply of cannabis.
Arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with the view of exploitation.
He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Friday 28 November.
