Two charged as police investigate county lines in Birmingham suburb

Two people arrested and charged with drug offences

A 21-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have been charged with drug dealing offences.

Police officers from West Midlands Police carried out a County Lines warrant at an address on Matlock Road, Tyseley, yesterday morning (Thursday, August 13).

The police force said that this is in connection with its investigation into the 'Snowy' drugs line.

Ismael Ilyas, 21, and Nisha Chanda, 41 were charged with the following offences:

  • Concern in supply crack cocaine
  • Concern in supply heroin
  • Concern in supply cannabis
  • Possession with intent to supply cocaine
  • Possession with intent to supply heroin
  • Possession with intent to supply cannabis
  • Acquire criminal property

West Midlands Police said that they have managed to recover large amounts of cash, suspected crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, along with weapons including a machete and also found off-road bikes.

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