Anyone who notices suspicious activity in their area is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101

Eight people have been charged with drug offences following a police operation targeting county lines drug dealing across the Midlands.

The eight men, aged between 22 and 49, were charged yesterday (October 22) with offences relating to the supply of class A drugs in the West Midlands and Staffordshire.

The charges follow an operation by West Midlands Police's County Lines Taskforce earlier this week in which eight people were arrested at addresses in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Tamworth.

All eight were remanded in custody to appear before magistrates in Birmingham today.

Those charged are:

Dritan Zhuka, 24, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine
Ardit Paci, 30, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine
Elvin Zera, 22, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine
Urim Zhuka, 26, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and production of cannabis
Armando Zhuka, 23, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and production of cannabis
Radu Chertes, 39, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine
Justin Shyti, 26, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine
Claudio Rodriguez, 49, charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine

West Midlands Police said officers continue to tackle county lines drug dealing through proactive operations and the execution of warrants across the region.

The force also stressed the importance of information from members of the public in helping officers identify and investigate suspected drug activity.

Anyone who notices suspicious activity in their area is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101 or through the force’s Live Chat service on its website.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.