A MAN has been charged with drugs offences following the execution of a warrant in Southampton.

Erni Lezi, 28, of Charlton Road, Southampton has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and acquire/use/possess criminal property.

If comes after officers from Southampton’s High Harm team carried out a drugs warrant at an address in Charlton Road yesterday.

Police say said a quantity of class A drugs and cash were seized.

Lezi was remanded to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today.

A police spokesperson said: "This forms part of Operation Fortress, Hampshire Constabulary’s campaign to reduce drug-related harm.

"If you suspect drug-related activity to be happening in your neighbourhood please contact us on 101. Every call you make helps us build up an intelligence picture which enables us to take action.

"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."