A 33-year-old man is due to appear at court later today charged with drugs and firearms offences.

Daniel Smith, of Salisbury Road in Great Yarmouth, was arrested after police stopped a vehicle in Old Nelson Street in Lowestoft around 6.30pm on Thursday, May 14 this year.

Mr Smith was later charged with possession of heroin with intent to supply, possession of cannabis and possession of a prohibited firearm.

He has also been charged with acquiring, using or possession of criminal property – cash to the value of over £1,090.

• Mr Smith is now due to appear before Lowestoft Magistrates from 1.50pm this afternoon.