Seven people named after heroin, crack and cocaine dealing charges

Seven people named after heroin, crack and cocaine dealing charges
Seven people named after heroin, crack and cocaine dealing charges
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SEVEN people have been charged as part of a major investigation into the supply of heroin, crack and cocaine.

Following a large police investigation the group were arrested in Burnley, Nelson and Brierfield yesterday and they have now been charged.

Cash, drugs and mobile phones have also been seized.

Insp Martin Melvin said: “We are committed to tackling and disrupting drug-dealing activity and protecting vulnerable members of society. I would encourage anyone concerned about criminal activity in their area to contact the police, knowing that we will act on that information and take the appropriate action.”

Those charged are:

  • Hassan Raza, 20, of no fixed abode, charged with conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine and conspiracy to commit arson
  • Tayyib Haider, 20, of Quakers Rise, Brierfield, charged with conspiring to supply heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine
  • Zane Sarrionandia, 18, of Charles Street, Nelson, charged with conspiring to supply heroin , cocaine and crack cocaine
  • Moynul Islam, 23, of March Street, Burnley, charged with conspiring to supply heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine and conspiracy to commit arson
  • Shahria Islam, 19, of Devonshire Road, Burnley, charged with conspiring to supply heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine
  • Tanvier Khalique, 19, of Belford Street, Burnley, charged with conspiring to supply heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine
  • A 17-year-old youth from Burnley charged with conspiring to supply heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine

They were all due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.

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