Ten Arrested in Drug Raids Across North Wales and Cheshire

Hey, listen to this. Police arrested ten people for drug stuff. This happened after a big police operation recently. They raided homes in Denbighshire and Ellesmere Port.

North Wales Police shared details yesterday. They had a long investigation beforehand, you see. The Serious team got help from other police units. Cheshire Constabulary assisted too. Drones and dogs helped search multiple locations.

They executed thirteen warrants related to drug laws. The raids happened across Denbighshire, Conwy, and Cheshire. The date was Tuesday, February 18th. They found a lot of drugs there. Class A and B drugs were seized.

Police also found cash. Imitation firearms got confiscated as well. They also took other property. Ten arrests happened as a result of this operation. Apparently, they charged everyone with conspiracy.

This included supplying cocaine and ketamine. Cannabis was involved too. They also conspired to produce cannabis. They were scheduled to appear before Llandudno Magistrates.

The people charged include Jake Thomas Kiernan, age 32. He lives in Towyn. Melanie Sandra Kiernan, 49, who is from Rhuddlan. James Kiernan, 47, is from Ellesmere Port. Nicholas Reynolds, 53, is from Rhuddlan too.

Jamie John Steele, 32, resides in Rhyl. Also charged was Danielle Steele, who is 29. Her address also is Vale View Terrace, Rhyl. Ryan Potts, 30, lives in Towyn. Police charged Clair Rose Essery, 44, from Denbigh.

Charlie Thorley, aged 25, is from Prestatyn. Clint Woodcock, 44, is from Rhyl. All ten are now in custody, awaiting court. They will appear again in Mold Crown Court. The date is March 21st, 2025.