[H1]HITCHIN: An 18 year old man from Hitchin has been charged following an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs.[H1]

Acting on intelligence, police executed a warrant at an address in Drury Lane, Stevenage on Monday, January 24.

Officers seized a large quantity of both heroin and cocaine, a large knife and several mobile phones.

An 18-year-old from Hitchin and a 20-year-old woman from Stevenage were arrested at the scene and taken to police custody.

Larry Ansell, 18, from Pirton, was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin).

He was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at St Albans Crown Court on Monday, February 28.

The woman was released under investigation pending further enquiries.