Seventh man charged following investigation into drug supply in Blacon

Thursday, 2 February 2023 17:28

A seventh man has now been charged following an eight-month investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Blacon.

Reece Morrison, 19, of Thirlmere Road, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine).

He has been remanded to appear at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 3 February.

The charges follow nine warrants conducted in Blacon in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in the area.

Six men who were arrested following an eight-month investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Blacon have been charged.

Ryan Jones, 30, of Auckland Road, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Daniel Meredith, 35, of Stratford Road, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Dillon O’Gorman, 27, of Melbourne Road, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
William Mead, 18, of Coleridge Close, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Brian Cooper, 52, of Plas Dinas, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Joshua Hill, 27, of Stratford Road, Blacon was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

They were all remanded to appear at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 1 February.

The charges relate to arrests made on Tuesday 31 January as part of nine warrants conducted in the Blacon area in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in the area.

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