Six men charged with supply of cannabis

Six men have been charged following police raids targeting the supply of cannabis across Greater Manchester and the North West.

The following have been charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis, conspiracy to produce cannabis and money laundering offences.

• Alges Mane (28/09/1974) of Promenade Street, Heywood.
• Elidon Allajbeu (15/12/1979) Promenade Street, Heywood.
• Eriseld Begaj (12/08/1993) Sussex Drive, Bury.
• Sandros Mane (05/10/1997) De Lacy Street, Preston.
• Novrus Mane (31/07/1995) De Lacy Street, Preston.
• Algert Llambi (25/07/1993) Sussex Drive, Bury.

They are all due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court Friday 5 October.

On Wednesday 3 October, officers from GMP’s Serious Crime Division and Rochdale, supported by officers from Lancashire Police, searched addresses in Heywood, Rochdale, Bury and Preston as part of Operation Houdini.

Two men aged 35 and 36 who were arrested as part of the investigation have been released under investigation.