Three people charged in Hereford over drug offences

Hereford Police have charged three people with drug dealing offences following a series of warrants in the city yesterday morning.

The operation carried out by Hereford CID was in relation to ongoing investigations into community concerns around the illegal supply of class A drugs.

Philip Payne, 42, of Grandstand Road, Hereford has been charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug - cocaine, possession of criminal property and possession of an offensive weapon.

Kathryn Maklin, 26, of Hendon Drive, Credenhill, Hereford has been charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug - cocaine and allowing a premises to be used for supply of drugs.

Ross Hooper, 29, of Hendon Drive, Credenhill, Hereford has been charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug - cocaine and allowing a premises to be used for supply of drugs.

All three were due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court.

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