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Five more individuals have been charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in Burnley.

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As part of an extensive operation by the East Targeted Crime Unit, the following individuals were charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine:

Charlotte Eccles, 26, of Lebanon Street, Burnley
Leon Canning, 26, of Bowland Avenue, Burnley
Jacob Dewhurst, 27, of Greenbrook Road, Burnley
Jamie Howes, 28, of Fielden Street, Burnley
Luke Barrit, 36, of Rossendale Road, Burnley

Ten people have already charged as part of an ongoing operation aimed at tackling drug supply in the area.

Jacob Dewhurst appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court this morning, while the remaining four are scheduled to appear at the same court on February 11th.

This follows months of work by the East Targeted Crime Unit, which has already seen 10 people charged as part of this ongoing operation aimed at tackling drug supply in the region.

The police are urging anyone with information about suspected drug-dealing in their area to report it online or call 101.

Five more charged in East Lancashire drugs investigation