Fifteen charged after drug raids across the North
The arrests were part of Operation Warrior targeting organised crime gangs
Fifteen people have been charged with drug conspiracy and money laundering offences following a series of police raids this week.
The arrests were carried out as part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police’s initiative to tackle serious organised crime across the county and surrounding areas. Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit executed 14 warrants at addresses in Morecambe, Lancaster, Doncaster, Colne, and Liverpool, leading to 22 arrests in total.
Police seized quantities of Class A and B drugs, cash, and various assets during the operation.
Charged individuals
The 15 individuals charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and money laundering are:
Brendan Harrington (24th May 1983), Christie Avenue, Morecambe
Mollie Harrington (6th May 2000), Christie Avenue, Morecambe
Remy John Freeman (10th August 1992), Kenilworth Road, Morecambe
Jamie Theobald (24th February 1984), Globe Drive, Morecambe (also charged with possession of an offensive weapon)
Kirsty Walsh (20th June 1990), Dukes Crescent, Edlington, Doncaster
Daniel Hayes (12th February 1992), Dukes Crescent, Edlington, Doncaster
Daniel Graham (25th September 1996), Sycamore Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool
Robert Campbell (4th September 1963), Barton Park, Northgate, Morecambe
Stuart Sohl (11th January 1970), Lichfield Road, Halewood, Liverpool
Mark Sturgeon (22nd January 1970), Dickson Street, Colne
Claire Clarkson (31st December 1979), Dickson Street, Colne
Marrie Freeman (31st January 1967), Main Road, Galgate
Tyler Green (26th February 2007), Townley Street, Morecambe
Adam Palmer (26th October 1993), Warton Avenue, Heysham
James Stovold (24th March 1983), Windholme Lane, Lancaster
These individuals appeared before magistrates this week.
Continuing enquiries
Seven others arrested during the operation have been bailed while enquiries continue.
Operation Warrior, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, targets individuals and organised crime gangs involved in activities including drug supply, violence, exploitation, and fraud.
Appeal for information
A spokesperson 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.”
If you suspect drug activity in your area, you can report it to police by calling 101 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 0800 555111.
In emergencies or if a crime is in progress, always call 999.