A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with drug dealing after police raids at two Somerset properties.

Officers seized quantities of suspected heroin, cocaine, and ketamine, as well as cash after searches at properties in Frederick Avenue, Peasedown St John, and Brookside, Paulton, on October 8.

Gary Browne, 41, of Brookside, Paulton, has been charged with: Possession with intent to supply heroin (Class A). Possession with intent to supply cocaine (Class A). Possession with intent to supply ketamine (Class B). Possession of criminal property.

Browne appeared at Bath Magistrates’ Court on October 9 and has been remanded into custody until a pre-trial and plea hearing at Bristol Crown Court on November 11.

Suspected counterfeit goods, many of which were packaged, and vehicles, were also seized from the address in Peasedown-St-John, police said.

Bath and North East Somerset neighbourhood Inspector, Stuart King KPM, said: “These warrants reflect the excellent proactive work being carried out by officers from the neighbourhood policing teams and have resulted in large quantities of drugs being taken off our streets. This will help make the communities of Bath and North East Somerset safer.

“We will continue to pursue individuals who bring harm and misery to their local communities, and I would urge the public to assist us by reporting any suspected criminal behaviour to us.”

If you suspect drug dealing in your area, report it to police on 101 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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