A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into a drugs network running from London to Winchester.

On February 11, detectives investigating a county line from the capital executed a warrant in Streatham.

Theo Beckford, 21, from Stockwell Road, Lambeth, London has been charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

The warrants were executed by officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime department, supported by officers from Hampshire Constabulary.

Beckford appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court today (February 12) and has been remanded into custody.

He is next due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on March 17.