London Couple Busted for Peddling Crack and Heroin
Labourer Edward Birigwa, 29, and retail worker Kessia Davies, 21, both from Golders Way, London NW11, were snapped up by police on suspicion of supplying crack cocaine and heroin.
Court Date Set Following Major County Lines Sting
The pair appeared in custody at Crawley Magistrates Court on Friday, January 29. They were remanded in custody and are due to face Lewes Crown Court on February 27.
Operation Orochi Nets Drug Dealers in North London
The arrests came after a lengthy investigation by the Brighton Community Investigation Team, working alongside Metropolitan Police’s Operation Orochi. This joint taskforce targets County Lines drug dealing spreading from London into surrounding areas.
Birigwa and Davies were caught on January 27 in North London. Police searched their home and seized a stash of suspected drugs, cash, and other evidence.
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