Twelve people have been charged following a series of early morning raids targeting a suspected drug dealing ring.

Warrants were executed across Harlow in the early hours of Friday, March 27 following a two-year investigation as part of Essex Police’s Operation Sceptre.

The raids led to twelve charges; a father and son were charged with drug offences as well as three boys, one as young as 14.

During the searches, five cars, designer clothing, jewellery and around £10,000 in cash were also seized.

Enquiries remain ongoing into whether these were purchased with the proceeds of crime, Essex Police have confirmed.

Angela Lee, 37, of Elizabeth Way was charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis resin, ketamine and ecstasy.

Sonny Waterfield Senior, 43, of Elizabeth Way was charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, heroin and cocaine.

Dylan Kelly, 21, of Spring Hills, Harlow was charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis resin, ketamine and cocaine

Lenny Mitchell, 18, of Elizabeth Way charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, heroin, cocaine, cannabis resin, ketamine and ecstasy. He was also charged with kidnap.

Sonny Waterfield Junior, 22, of Elizabeth Way was charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, heroin, ketamine and cocaine.

Hosain Panahi, 30, of Barley Croft was charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis resin, cocaine and ketamine.

Ciaran Griffin, 18, of Arkwrights was charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis resin, crack cocaine, cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and heroin. He was also charged with affray.

Danielle Hall, 20, of Halling Hill was charged with conspiracy to supply ecstasy, ketamine, cocaine and cannabis resin.

Jordan Mason, 19, of Ash Tree Field was charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis resin, ketamine and ecstasy.

A 14-year-old boy from Harlow who cannot be named for legal reasons was charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, ketamine, heroin, crack cocaine, cannabis resin and ecstasy.

A 15-year-old boy from Harlow who cannot be named for legal reasons was charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, ketamine, heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis resin.

A 16-year-old boy from Harlow who cannot be named for legal reasons was charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, heroin, cocaine, cannabis resin, ketamine and ecstasy. He was also charged with affray.

A 40-year-old woman from Harlow was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in supplying controlled drugs and has been released under investigation.

Hosain Panahi and Jordan Mason are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 20.

The others are next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, April 24.

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