TWO men have been charged with drugs offences following warrant at an address in Winsford.

The warrant was conducted by officers from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit on Tuesday, June 23, at a flat in Saville Court following information received from members of the public.

Colin Terrance Bennett, 47, of Saville Court, Winsford, was arrested at the scene, he has been charged with possession of a Class A drugs, Cocaine, he has been released on bail and is due to appear at South Cheshire magistrates on July 30, 2015.

Patrick Childs, 18 , from Lyle Street, Liverpool, was also arrested during the warrant, he has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Childs has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at South Cheshire magistrates on June 30, 2015.

Inspector David Snasdell from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: “The corrosive effect that drug abuse and associated criminality has on our communities is well known, and we are committed to tackling the problem and targeting those involved.

“Operation ImpACT reinforces the commitment that the police and partner agencies have in targeting those people that undermine our communities and bring misery to residents through their involvement in organised crime and illegal drugs.

"This sort of behaviour can have a major impact on local communities. It is an issue the force takes extremely seriously and we devote all the resources we can to tracing those responsible and disrupting their behaviour."

"Information from members of the public is vital in the fight against drug related crime. We would urge anyone with any information in relation to drug use and supply in your community to get in touch on 101, or alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."