Man, 37, charged with monkey dust related offences after search of property in Stafford
It comes after officers carried out a search of a property in the Astonfields area earlier this month.
A man has been charged with monkey dust related offences after a search of a property in Stafford.
Dean Hulme, aged 37, of Stafford, was charged with monkey dust related offences after a search of a property in Stafford.
Hulme was charged with possession with intent to supply class B drugs, monkey dust; being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, monkey dust; and possession of criminal property.
It comes after officers carried out a search of a property in the Astonfields area earlier this month.
He is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre later today (Tuesday 12 May).
Stafford Borough Police said: “We continue to do all we can to disrupt the supply of monkey dust in Staffordshire as part of our dedicated force priority, Operation Rivent.”
Monkey dust is a street name most often used for synthetic cathinones, a group of man-made stimulant drugs related to cathinone, a naturally occurring substance found in the khat plant.
It is known for its unpredictable effects and strong addictive grip.