An alleged drug dealer charged with conspiring to possess 56 guns “had £3,000 of criminal cash in Watford”.

Asherick Wilson, of Atlantic Crescent, Wembley, is charged with conspiring with others to possess 56 firearms in London between January and August this year.

The 26-year-old also allegedly acquired, used, or had £3,000 which was criminal property in Watford on October 18.

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He is also charged with possession with the intent to supply a class a drug (cocaine) and acquiring, using, or having £3,000 in criminal cash in Sutton on November 30.

According to the charges, he did not have a firearm certificate when he conspired to possess the guns.

Wilson appeared in Bromley Magistrates’ Court on December 2, following which the case was sent for trial at Croydon Crown Court.

He was initially remanded into custody and set to appear on January 4, but the case has since been transferred to Harrow Crown Court on January 18, when he will appear for plea and trial preparation.

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