Three Helsby residents charged in connection with the importation of illegal drugs following dawn raids on Thursday

Detectives investigating the importation of illegal drugs have now charged 10 people - including three Helsby residents - following a series of dawn raids across Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire.

Three men from Helsby were among a group of eight men and women arrested on Thursday 18 February after a series of warrants were executed at 10 addresses in Frodsham, Tarporley, Chester, Saltney and Whitchurch.

They have now been charged with conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, evading a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug and money laundering offences.

All 10 have been conditionally bailed to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday 19 March.