Two men have been charged with drug offences after police investigated suspected drug dealing in Southend.

Paul Griffin, 46 of Ladram Way, Southend was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possessing criminal property and charged with the offences.

Ben Axford-Fry, 20, of Saxon Gardens, Shoebury was arrested on suspicion of being in possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possessing criminal property and charged with the offences.

They are due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on Monday August 19.