The incident took place in an alleyway in Lodge Close, Clacton Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Four men from Essex have been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Jack Holliday, 24, of Devon Road, Colchester, Jake Gregory, 27, of no fixed address, William Locke, 22, of Connaught Close, Colchester, and James Martin, 42, of Trinity Street, Halstead, were arrested on December 11.
They are being held in custody and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, January 10.
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