Man charged following Winsford drugs warrant

Detectives from have charged a man with drugs offences following two warrants in Winsford.

At around 9am on Thursday 25 May officers conducted two warrants at addresses on Weaver Street and Nuthatch Close.

Two men were arrested at the properties and a number of items were seized.

Leon Tomlinson, 37, of Nuthatch Close, has since been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine) and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs (cannabis).

Tomlinson, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court today, Friday 26 May, where he was remanded in custody; he is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 23 June.

A 33-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property has been released on bail until Friday 18 August.