LONDONERS have been charged in connection with a drugs probe in Southend.

Dane Dacas and Georgia Bayliss, from Stamford Hill and Catford respectively, have been charged in connection with drugs supply into the town.

Dacas, 28, of Dunsmere Road, was charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 18 February and was remanded in custody until his next hearing at Basildon Crown Court on March 18.

Georgia Bayliss, 24, of Verdant Lane, Catford, was charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

She is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on 14 April.