Man from west London charged for drug dealing as police seize more than 200kg of ketamine

By Eli Haidari 21st Oct 2022

Local News by Eli Haidari 21st Oct 2022

Story by Isabel Millett

A 34-year-old man from west London has been charged with drugs supply offences following an investigation by the Met's Specialist Crime Command.

Luke Orlando Skeete was charged on Thursday, October 20 with supply of a Class A drug [cocaine]; two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug [cocaine] and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug [ketamine]. The West Drayton resident was also charged with driving while disqualified.

The charges follow a vehicle stop in Richmond Road, Kingston on Wednesday, October 19 and a subsequent premises search that resulted in the seizure of more than 100kg of cocaine and more than 200kg of ketamine.

Skeete appeared in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Friday, 21 October where he was remanded to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, 18 November.

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