A MAN has appeared in court accused of bringing illegal hard drugs into Somerset and acquiring ammunition for a gun.

Emmanuel Buyondo, from Croydon, was remanded in custody at the end of a hearing at Taunton Magistrates' Court yesterday (Thursday, May 19).

He is charged with:

Acquiring ammunition for a firearm;

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine;

Being concerned in the supply of heroin;

Being concerned in the supply of cannabis;

Possession with intent to supply cocaine;

Possession with intent to supply heroin.

He was ordered to appear at Taunton Crown Court on Fridaym June 17.

The charges are connected with a joint investigation between Avon and Somerset Police and the Met Police into county lines networks bringing illegal drugs into Somerset.