Wrexham man charged with drug and dangerous driving offences

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 18:31

A 30-year-old man from Wrexham has been charged with drug and dangerous driving offences.

Maredudd Francis was arrested at around 9.24am on Sunday 29 September by officers from the Roads and Crime Unit at junction 10 of the M56.

The 30-year-old, of Coed Aben, Wrexham, has since been charged with dangerous driving and possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine), possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of criminal property.

Francis appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 1 October where he was remanded in custody to appear at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday 29 October.

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