Dagenham man busted with £50k worth of cocaine on the move
A 37-year-old from Dagenham has been caught red-handed driving through Findon loaded with a stash of Class A drugs.
Suspicious Driving Sparks Police Stop
Xhonatan Matei, living on Shortcrofts Road, was pulled over on the A24 on Friday, 21 April after officers spotted his vehicle acting oddly.
Big Haul of Cocaine and Phones Seized
Police uncovered 250 grams of cocaine and multiple mobile phones during the search. A follow-up raid at a property linked to Matei turned up even more cocaine, phones, and drug paraphernalia.
Charged and Locked Up Awaiting Trial
Matei now faces charges for supplying cocaine, possession with intent to distribute Class A drugs, and possession of cannabis, a Class B drug. He appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 April and remains in custody until his trial on 22 May at an as-yet undisclosed court.
Police Crackdown on Drug Supply
“Every gram of cocaine removed from our streets helps shield our communities from the damage caused by the illicit drug trade,” said Chief Inspector Nick Bowman, District Commander for Chichester and Arun.
“The supply of drugs fuels broader crime in our neighbourhoods. We are committed, alongside community partners, to smashing this trade and protecting the vulnerable.”
