Seven men have been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin following raids across Brighton this week.
Lea Smith, 44, Natal Rd, Brighton; Kingsley Walls 42, Langley Crescent, Brighton; Lee Mack, 48, Sheepcote Valley Caravan Park, Brighton; Ronnie Edwards 48, Chiddingly Close, Brighton; Sean Davidson 47,Downhill View, Brighton; and Arthur Jones 53, Downs Avenue, Eastbourne, were remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on April 17.
Julie Coltard, 41, Langley Crescent, Brighton, was released on court bail to appear on the same date as the other six.
A 40-year old man, a 43-year old man, two other men, aged 29 and 62, and two other women, aged 62 and 28, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy in Brighton, have been interviewed and released on police bail until 13 May.
A 47-year old man and a 49-year old woman, both from Liverpool, are still in police custody for interview and further enquiries.
India Williams, 23, of Langridge Drive, Portslade, has been charged with obstructing police and is due to appear on bail at Brighton Magistrates Court on April 9.
The cases follow raids across Brighton on Tuesday.
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