Man arrested in Hemel Hempstead after being found with ‘block’ of suspected cocaine

A man was arrested after his car was stopped and he was found to have a 240g block of suspected cocaine.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th May 2019, 11:48 BST

Derek Danso, 37, of  Belsize Avenue, Peterborough, was apprehended in Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, at around 9.40am last  Sunday (May 19).

Danso appeared at Hatfield Remand Court the following day and was charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

He is due to appear at Luton Crown Court on June 17.

Inspector Jeff Scott  said: “We are committed to tackling those who  attempt to bring drugs into Hertfordshire and will  relentlessly pursue those suspected of doing so.”

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