Two men charged following drug raids in Tameside

The lady justice

Two men have been charged following raids in Tameside yesterday morning (Wednesday 19th June) as part of Operation Leporine.

31 -year old Kayne Black from Harridge Avenue in Stalybridge has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.

27-year old Jake Souness from Astley Street, Dukinfield has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs and Money Laundering.

They have both been remanded in custody and will appear at Tameside Magistrates today (Thursday 20th June 2019).

A 52-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. She has since been cautioned for possession of Class B drugs.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.

She has been released under investigation.

Yesterday morning (Wednesday 19th June 2019) warrants were executed across seven addresses as part of a crackdown on the supply of Class A and B drugs – codenamed Operation Leporine.

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