THREE ON DRUGS CHARGES AFTER COFFEE HOUSE RAID

Three men have been charged with a variety of drugs offences after officers
seized a large quantity of cannabis during a raid on a Dutch-style coffee
house.

Officers also uncovered a large amount of cash during Tuesday's search of
The Dutch Experience Cafe, in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Colin Davies, 44, of Romney Towers, Brinnington, Stockport, has been
remanded in custody by Stockport magistrates to reappear before them, to
face seven charges.

He is accused of permitting premises to be used for the smoking of
cannabis, possessing cannabis with the intent to supply, possessing a
controlled drug and being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

Phillip Rainford, 34, of Millgate, Market Place, Stockport, was also
charged with permitting premises to be used for the smoking of cannabis. He
was bailed by police to appear before Stockport magistrates.

A third man, Stephen Caveney, 47, of Rishworth Close, Offerton, was also
bailed by police and will appear alongside the pair charged with offering
to supply a controlled drug.

A total of 12 people, including 11 men and one woman, were arrested
following the lunchtime raid.

The remaining nine who were arrested during the raid have been cautioned
for possession of cannabis.