Xiao Long Lin, 28 was charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply after a raid on Essex Street over the weekend
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court(Image: Birmingham Live)
A man has been charged after police recovered cannabis from an address in Birmingham city centre.
Officers arrested Xiao Long Lin on suspicion of assault on Saturday, May 17.
The team then carried out a search of an address on Essex Street and seized cannabis thought to be worth around £18,000.
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The 28-year-old was charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.
He was remanded in custody and was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20.
Operation Fearless, which launched in the Southside area of the city earlier this month, brings a focused police presence to tackle everything from anti-social behaviour and retail crime, to drug dealing and organised crime.
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Fearless also works with partners such as the council and transport companies to improve the quality of life for people who live, work and visit the area.
Find out more about Fearless in Southside.