SEVEN men, including three from Chorley, have been charged with conspiracy to supply drugs after police seized 1.5 kilos of cocaine.

Paul Smith, 27, of Marine Crescent, Buckshaw Village and Mark Snape, 25, of Buchanan Street, Chorley have been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession with intent to supply cocaine.

Adam Thornley, 19, of Brooke Street, Chorley has been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine.

All seven have been released on bail and are due to appear at South Ribble Magistrates Court on Thursday, December 23.

The charges follow a police investigation during which officers recovered thousands of pounds of cash along with cocaine with an estimated street value of between £52,500 and £60,000.

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