A Swindon man stands accused of having a firearm and supplying Class A drugs.

During an ongoing investigation cracking down on criminal drugs gangs, officers arrested 23-year-old Paul Mason, of Holbein Place in Grange Park.

He appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, and possession of criminal property.

The defendant has been remanded in custody and is now due to appear at Swindon Crown Court on Friday, April 19.