TWO men from Colchester have been charged with drugs offences.

Police stopped a vehicle in Mersea Road, Colchester at around 8.30pm on Thursday, July 21.

During a search of the driver and the vehicle a quantity of drugs and cash was found.

A 23 year-old man from Colchester was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.

Officers then searched an address in the town and found a large amount of cannabis, cannabis resin and cocaine, as well as a five-figure sum of cash.

A 21 year-old man from Colchester was then arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

Kristan Bergin, 23, of King George Road, Colchester has now been charged with two counts of possession of a Class B drug.

Kyle Bergin, 21, of King George Road, Colchester has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug, and possession of criminal property.

Both men are due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on January 10, 2017.