Seven individuals have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine, following a series of police raids across Birmingham. The West Midlands Police County Lines Taskforce executed nearly a dozen warrants at residential addresses on Thursday, July 9, targeting suspected drug dealing operations.
Warrants and Seizures
During the searches, officers recovered drugs valued at over £15,000, alongside approximately £10,000 in cash. The operation was part of the force's ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply chains in the region.
Charges Filed
Six men and one woman were arrested and subsequently charged. Jermaine Murrain, 22; Joven Chang, 20; Adam Slater, 23; Darren Murdoch, 55; and Mark Terrey, 50, each face charges of conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and conspiracy to supply heroin. Nirvana Robb, 19, and Mouhammad Diagne, 23, face similar charges, along with additional counts of possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply and possession of heroin with intent to supply.
Court Appearance
All seven were remanded in custody and were scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 10.
Ongoing Operations
The County Lines Taskforce operates under Operation Target, a broader initiative targeting serious and organised crime in the West Midlands, including gun crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and exploitation. Officers work around the clock to identify and arrest those involved.
