Man charged with drug trafficking

A Hertford man has been charged as part of an investigation into a large scale importation of Class A drugs into the United Kingdom.

Elder Court

Robert Brooks, 50, of Elder Court, Hertford, was arrested at his home address on Friday 6th December and charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition of the importation of a controlled Class A drug, and possession of criminal property.
 
An alleged associate, Stephen Capp, 55, of the Old Lodges, Hull, was also arrested on Thursday 5th December after a car he was travelling in on the M25 was stopped by police. He has been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
 
Both were arrested as part of an investigation by the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) into conspiracy to import Class A drugs from overseas into the UK. 
 
They will appear at St Albans Crown Court on 13th January 2020.