Alleged members of Blackpool drugs gang named in court

By Matthew Calderbank
Published 23rd Nov 2022, 09:04 BST
Updated 23rd Nov 2022, 09:20 BST
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Four men have been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis in Blackpool.

Police believe the men are among the ‘middle management’ of a Blackpool drugs gang that has allegedly conspired to supplied the Class A and B drugs across the resort between March and November this year.

On Tuesday (November 22), the four accused appeared at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court.

They are:

Police believe the men are among the ‘middle management’ of a Blackpool drugs gang that has allegedly conspired to supplied the crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the resort between March and November 2022Police believe the men are among the ‘middle management’ of a Blackpool drugs gang that has allegedly conspired to supplied the crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the resort between March and November 2022
Police believe the men are among the ‘middle management’ of a Blackpool drugs gang that has allegedly conspired to supplied the crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis in the resort between March and November 2022

- Corben Morgan, 18, of Gorton Street, Blackpool

- Jay J McLachlan, 19, of Easington Crescent, Blackpool

- Christen Astin, 34, of Sherborne Road, Blackpool

- Harold Phillips, 34, of Bibby Drive, Staining

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They are all charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis.

Blackpool Magistrates ruled that the cases must be dealt with at Preston Crown Court where the men will appear on Monday, December 20.

Peter Bardsley, prosecuting, said detectives were still questioning other suspects they believe are involved in the drugs conspiracy.