POLICE investigating the supply of drugs into a prison in Cheshire have now charged nine people.

In January, 2021, detectives conducted five warrants in Crewe and Alsager following an investigation into the supply of drugs at HMP Risley.

Following further enquiries, nine people have now been charged:

Charlie Swann, 25, of no fixed address

Anita Swann, 54, of Meadow Lane, Liverpool

Thurlus Smith, 33, of Waldrons Lane, Crewe

Nicole Sims, 26, of Lawton Road, Alsager

Daniel Johnson, 27, of Woodside Avenue, Alsager

Susan Dodd, 54, of Lawtongate Estate, Church Lawton

Aaron Dodd, 30, of Cartwright Road, Haslington

Matthew Cooke, 33, of Grove Court, Alsager

Katie Bickerton, 21, of Barnabas Avenue, Crewe

They have all been charged with acquiring criminal property, conveying a list ‘A’ prohibited article into prison, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin) and conspiracy to supply class B drug (cannabis resin).

All will appear at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on August 2, 2022.