Drugs bust on Benefits Street as TV star 'Black Dee' is among SEVEN charged
The street, in Winson Green, Birmingham, is infamous as the subject of a Channel 4 documentary.
The show claims to reveal life on what is said to be one of Britain's most welfare-dependent streets.
Officers have now charged seven people with a number of offences.
All have been bailed to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on February 6.
Class A and B drugs were recovered by police during the raids, which were prompted by concerns raised by the local community.
Among those charged is Samora Roberts, 32, known to viewers as 'Black Dee'.
She 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 for a firearm without a certificate.
Tina Thomas, 46, of James Turner Street, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of ammunition without a certificate.
Charlene Wilson, 29, of James Turner Street, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine) and Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of diamorphine.
Ian Wright, 38, of James Turner Street, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine) and conspiracy to supply Class B drugs (cannabis).
Monique Walker, 28, of James Turner Street, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine).
Marvin Scott, 37, of James Turner Street, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine).
Omari George, 20, of Dora Road, Handsworth, was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine) and Class B drugs (cannabis).
