A 44-year-old Lowestoft man has appeared before magistrates charged with three counts of supplying heroin.

Jason Grimes, who lives off Whapload Road, was arrested yesterday at his home by officers from the East Scorpion pro-active team following an investigation into the supply of drugs in the town.

He was charged with three counts of supplying heroin and appeared before Norwich Magistrates Court this morning, Thursday, June 29, where he was remanded in custody ahead of his next court hearing.