‘Anyone wanting to commit crime in Romford is not welcome’-Man arrested for multiple counts of possession of an offensive weapon and drugs.
Proactive work by Romford Town Centre police officers has seen a man charged in connection with an investigation related to the seizure of cash, weapons and drugs.
Christopher Eckworth, 32, of White Hart Lane, Romford was arrested on Sat 20 April and the following day charged with being concerned in the supply of a class A and B drug and seven counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates Court on Mon 22 April and was remanded in custody to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court in May for trial.
The charges were brought following an arrest and a Section 18 Search by Romford Town Centre Team.
Inspector Matt Willison said: “We are committed to partnership working with local businesses and partners within the Romford Town Centre to prevent drugs from entering the supply chain on our streets.
“Anyone trying to commit crime in Romford and Havering is not welcome”.
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