15 charged after raids uncover major drugs conspiracy spanning Lancashire and beyond
15 people have been charged following a major police operation that saw officers raid 14 properties across Lancashire and other parts of the country.
The warrants - carried out by Lancashire Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit - took place in Morecambe, Lancaster, Doncaster, Colne and Liverpool, leading to 22 arrests and the seizure of Class A and B drugs, cash and assets.
Police say 15 suspects have now been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and money laundering.
One of them, 41-year-old Jamie Theobald, is also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
The group appeared before magistrates this week.
Those charged are:
- Brendan Harrington, 42, Christie Avenue, Morecambe
- Mollie Harrington, 25, Christie Avenue, Morecambe
- Remy John Freeman, 33, Kenilworth Road, Morecambe
- Jamie Theobald, 41, Globe Drive, Morecambe
- Kirsty Walsh, 35, Dukes Crescent, Edlington, Doncaster
- Daniel Hayes, 33, Dukes Crescent, Edlington, Doncaster
- Daniel Graham, 29, Sycamore Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool
- Robert Campbell, 62, Barton Park, Northgate, Morecambe
- Stuart Sohl, 55, Lichfield Road, Halewood, Liverpool
- Mark Sturgeon, 55, Dickson Street, Colne
- Claire Clarkson, 45, Dickson Street, Colne
- Marrie Freeman, 58, Main Road, Galgate
- Tyler Green, 18, Townley Street, Morecambe
- Adam Palmer, 32, Warton Avenue, Heysham
- James Stovold, 42, Windholme Lane, Lancaster
Another seven people arrested on suspicion of drug offences have been bailed pending further enquiries.
The operation formed part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police’s campaign to tackle serious and organised crime - targeting drug supply, violence, exploitation and fraud.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We would like to thank the community for their support.
“The information they have provided has added significant value to this investigation.”
Anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area is urged to contact police on 101, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency or when a crime is in progress, always call 999.