TWO men have been accused of supplying drugs in Hampshire.

Emilo Smith, 25, of Kilburn Lane in London and Edwin Katende, 29, of Brook Drive in London have been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin.

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It comes following an operation to smash a drug running line between London, Winchester and Eastleigh between July 2021 and September 2022.

Both men appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday, September 2) and have been remanded into custody to next appear at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, September 30.

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