A star of Channel 4 documentary Benefits Street has been charged with a number of drug offences.
Samora Roberts is one of six residents of James Turner Street, Birmingham, to be charged following police raids last June, BBC News has reported.
A seventh person who lives at an address in Handsworth was also charged as part of the investigation.
Roberts, nicknamed 'Black Dee', has featured prominently in the Channel 4 documentary that follows the lives of people living in James Turner Street.
The 32-year-old has been charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis, conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of diamorphine. She has also been charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition for a firearm.
All of the defendants are due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on February 6.
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The controversial documentary series follows the lives of people living on a Birmingham street, where the majority of households are dependent on benefits.
Channel 4 has announced plans to hold a studio debate about the series after the programme concludes on Monday, February 10 at 10pm.
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