THREE people have been charged following drug raids in Crewe and Winsford.

They were arrested during a swoop on three properties, one of them in Crewe, in connection with the supply of Class A and Class B drugs in Winsford.

Shane Preece, 43, of Dart Walk, Winsford has been charged with being concerned in supply of Class A drugs, two counts of possession with intent to supply Class B and two counts of transferring criminal property under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

He was remanded into custody will appear at Chester Magistrates Court today (Thursday).

Carla Preece, 32, of Dart Walk, Winsford was charged with transferring criminal property under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Jamie Green, 28, of Dee Way, Winsford was charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and two counts possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and transferring criminal property under Proceeds of Crime Act.

Both were bailed to appear at Chester Magistrates Court today.

A 20-year-old man from Northwich, who was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B, possession of Class B and possession Class A drugs, has since been released under investigation.