EastEnders‘ Kojo Asare is dragged into Harry Mitchell and Ravi Gulati’s criminal world next week and ends up accidentally taking drugs.

George Knight is horrified to discover what his innocent little brother has got mixed up in, and vows to protect him from Harry’s bad influence. Does Kojo realise the danger he’s in?

Oblivious Kojo has no idea Ravi’s dodgy associate Okie is using his flat as a base for their drug-dealing operation.

After Okie came to Kojo and Elaine Knight’s rescue when they were intimidated by a gang of lads, trusting Kojo gave him a key to the apartment.

Conflicted Harry genuinely wants to keep Kojo out of trouble and doesn’t want him seeing what Okie’s up to. With Kojo’s birthday coming up, it’s a chance to get him out of the flat for a full day of celebrations, which George is also looking forward to.

“George promises to take Kojo out for some bonding time,” explains our Walford insider, “and this is a huge relief to Harry as this means Okie won’t be disturbed. But when George is distracted by upset Nicola, Kojo gets home earlier than expected, and he walks straight into danger…”

Kojo arrives to find Okie and his dodgy group have taken over his flat. Confused, Kojo asks what’s going on and quickly gets anxious about the strangers in his space.

Slippery Okie needs to stop him freaking out in case he exposes his illegal racket, so he gives Kojo a pill.

Okie promises it will calm him down and make him feel less stressed – and naïve Kojo takes the drugs. Later, George finds his brother in the Square, and is horrified by the state he’s in.

“George immediately rushes to Kojo’s aid, and takes his brother to Phil’s where he’s safe,” says our source. “Jack comes to help, but when he discovers that Kojo has taken drugs, he has no choice but to arrest him!”

Fuming George is determined to get to the truth so he confronts Harry, convinced he gave Kojo the drugs. A huge showdown unfolds, one which even involves Nicola Mitchell and Gina Knight.

Believing Harry when he promises to keep him safe, Kojo sends George packing as he decides his loyalties lie with his friend, and not his family. Can George save Kojo before it’s too late?