Man charged with drugs offences

A man from Bristol has been charged with drugs offences following an investigation by officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU).

Muqhtar Ismail, age 30 of Beaconsfield Close, Barton Hill, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday (5 June) and was charged with the following offences: 

• Exportation of class B drugs  

• Possession with intent to supply class A drugs  

• Possession with intent to supply class B drugs  

• Possession of criminal property  

SWROCU officers executed a warrant at Ismail’s home address on Thursday 4 June where he was arrested.  

Quantities of cocaine and ketamine and around £10,000 in cash were seized along with multiple mobile phones. 

Ismail was granted bail with conditions and will next appear at Bristol Crown Court on 15 July. 

If you have any information about drug-related crime, please report this to your local police force via the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.