Teen charged after £65,000 drug seizure in Norwich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:25 · Archive

A 19-year-old has been charged after police seized cocaine and cannabis worth more than £65,000 in Norwich.

Police seized more than £65,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis following a stop and search in Norwich on October 31. Officers stopped a man in his late teens on Hotblack Road off Dereham Road and arrested him on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

A search of a property on Hemming Way subsequently uncovered quantities of cocaine and cannabis that had been packaged, with an estimated street value of more than £65,000. Markelian Lugja, 19, of no fixed address, was charged with possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and possession of criminal property.

Lugja appeared at Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court on November 2 and was remanded in custody. He is due to appear in court again on November 30, 2026. The arrest and search were part of ongoing police patrols.

How it is being reported

• Teen charged after £65,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis seizedA 19-year-old has been charged after police seized more than £65,000 worth of drugs following a stop and search in Norwich.Norwich Evening News · 5 Nov, 12:43
• Teen charged after £65,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis seizedA 19-year-old has been charged after police seized more than £65,000 worth of drugs following a stop and search in Norwich.Eastern Daily Press · 5 Nov, 12:43

In this story: Markelian Lugja · Norwich Police · Norwich · Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court

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