Drug raids uncover huge cannabis haul

BARS of cannabis resin worth up to £300,000 have been seized by police alongside £110,700 in cash.

The raid uncovered the haul at two addresses in Crewe on Wednesday evening.

At an address in Merril Avenue, officers found around £110,000 in cash and 90 bars of what is believed to be cannabis resin.

Equipment used for cultivating the drug was discovered at an address in Elm Close, Crewe, alongside £700 in cash.

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A 38-year-old man from Crewe was arrested at the first address and has since been charged with possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and possession of a class B drug and acquiring or possessing criminal property.

Michael Appleyard appeared before Crewe magistrates on Thursday and has since been remanded in custody.

The drugs are beleived to have a street value of £250,000 and £300,000.