Cheshire Police detectives have charged five Crewe men in connection with class A drug offences - following a long investigation in the town.

All five Crewe men are appearing at Chester Magistrates' Court today (October 13).

The charges relate to an 18-month investigation resulting in three warrants being executed on Tuesday (October 11) and Wednesday (October 12) in Crewe.

The charges relate to an 18-month investigation resulting in three warrants (Wikimedia Commons).

Who are the five Crewe men involved?

• Shane Baillie, 29, of Alton Street, Crewe, has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
• Stephen Barrett, 38, of Ashley Meadow, Haslington, has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
• Aaron Dodd, 31, of Cartwright Street, Haslington, has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
• Daniel Jones, 32, of Pusey Dale Close, Shavington, has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
• James Wilson, 39, of Nantwich Road, Crewe, has been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

All of the men have been remanded in custody since their arrests.

Crewe Nub News will keep residents updated on the outcome of the court trial.

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