Cheshire Police detectives have charged two Stoke-on-Trent men with Class A drug offences and possession of criminal property, following a stop check near Crewe.

On Wednesday 13 December, officers stopped a taxi near to the Junction 16 of the M6 (Crewe Barthomley).

At around 6.30pm, two passengers were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.

Both men have since been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) and possession of criminal property.

Saeed Malik, 35, of Malkin Way, Middleport, and Tahir Darr, 29, of Evans Street, Burslem, will appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday 15 December (Cheshire Police).

Saeed Malik, 35, of Malkin Way, Middleport, and Tahir Darr, 29, of Evans Street, Burslem, have both been remanded in custody.

The pair are set to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday 15 December.

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