Crewe man, 39, charged with Class A and B drugs offences

By The Editor 10th Nov 2025

Local News by The Editor 10th Nov 2025

A man in Crewe has been charged with Class A and B drugs offences, after being arrested this November.

Lee James was arrested on Thursday 6 November in the Woodnoth Drive area of Shavington.

The 39-year-old has since been charged with possession of criminal property, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine), being concerned in the supply of class B drugs (cannabis), and possession of a controlled class A drug (cocaine).

Lee James will appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 5 December (Photo: Nub News).

James, of Woodnoth Drive, appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday 7 November.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 5 December.

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