Several residents from the street on which Channel 4's Benefits Street was filmed have been charged with drug offences.
Among them is Black Dee, whose real name is Samora Roberts, who has featured prominently in the show.
The 32-year-old has been charged with conspiracy to supply a class B controlled drug, conspiracy to supply a class A controlled drug, crack cocaine, possession of a Class A controlled drug, diamorphine and possession of ammunition of a firearm without a certificate.
The charges follow a series of raids by West Midlands Police last June, on a number of addresses in James Turner Street, in the Winson Green area of Birmingham.
The raids followed concerns raised in the local community, police said.
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After ongoing enquiries, seven people were charged on Wednesday with a number of offences and all have been bailed to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on February 6.
In addition to Ms Roberts, other residents of James Turner Street to be charged were:
- Tina Thomas, 46, charged with conspiracy to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of ammunition without a certificate.
• Charlene Wilson, 29, charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine) and Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of diamorphine.
• Ian Wright, 38, charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine) and conspiracy to supply Class B drugs (cannabis).
• Monique Walker, 28, charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine).
• Marvin Scott, 37, charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine).
In addition, Omari George, 20, of Dora Road, Handsworth, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine) and Class B drugs (cannabis).
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