Two men have been formally charged with serious drug supply offences following a targeted police operation in the West Midlands region. Staffordshire Police confirmed that both individuals face multiple counts of possession with intent to supply Class A controlled substances.
Details of the Police Operation
The charges stem from a proactive stop and search conducted by officers from the Major and Organised Crime Proactive Team in the Cannock area of Staffordshire. During this operation, law enforcement officials discovered significant quantities of crack cocaine, heroin, and cocaine, leading to the immediate arrest of the two suspects.
Individuals Charged
The defendants have been identified as Jack Brandrick, aged 28, from Norton Canes in Staffordshire, and Jay Richardson, aged 22, from the Oscott area of Birmingham. Both men have been charged with three separate counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A, reflecting the serious nature of the alleged offences.
Court Proceedings
The accused were scheduled to appear before the North Staffordshire Justice Centre to face these charges. The court appearance represents the next step in the legal process as authorities continue their investigation into drug supply networks operating within the region.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police issued a formal statement confirming the charges and providing details of the operation. "Two men have been charged with drug supply offences after we found crack, heroin and cocaine in Cannock," the statement read. "It comes after officers from our major and organised crime proactive team carried out a stop and search in the area."
The police emphasised their ongoing commitment to tackling organised crime and drug supply networks across Staffordshire and the wider West Midlands region. This case forms part of broader efforts to disrupt illegal drug distribution and protect communities from the harmful effects of substance abuse.
