Mohammed Mahmood will appear in court after being charged with multiple offences linked to a County Lines investigation.

A Sandwell man is set to appear in court to answer charges for multiple drug offences linked to a County Lines investigation.

West Midlands Police said Mohammed Mahmood had been charged with offences linked to supply and possession of heroin and crack cocaine after being arrested on Wednesday in Halesowen.

The force said the investigation followed a drugs line named BIGZ, with the 27-year-old, from Smethwick arrested after being spotted in a car linked to the investigation.

Mahmood appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Thursday, where he was released on conditional bail to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on December 3 for a pre-trial and preparation hearing.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “A man is to appear in court charged with multiple drug offences.

“Mohammed Mahmood, of Smethwick, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, and acquire, use or possess criminal property.

“The charge follows a detailed investigation by County Lines Task Force officers into a Class A drugs line named "BIGZ" which was selling crack cocaine and heroin in the Dudley area.

“Officers on patrol yesterday (4 Nov) made an arrest after spotting a car in Halesowen suspected of being linked to the investigation.

“Mahmood, aged 27, was remanded in custody and appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.”