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Third man charged after drugs seized in Stoke-on-Trent

Local News by The Editor 1st Oct 2026  
It comes after a 'large amount' of drugs were seized in Bentilee (image via SWNS)
It comes after a 'large amount' of drugs were seized in Bentilee (image via SWNS)
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A third man has been charged after drugs were seized in Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire Police has confirmed that Stuart James Anderson, 31, of Meir, has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply a class A controlled drug – cocaine and heroin and two counts of conspiracy to supply a class B controlled drug – monkey dust and MDPHP.

The police force says it comes after a "large amount" of drugs were seized in Bentilee on Saturday (26 September).

Anderson is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (Thursday 1 October).

Tom Chell, 32, of no fixed address, and Anthony Cornwell, 42, of Bentilee - who were charged with the same offences - appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre yesterday (Wednesday 30 September).

Both men have been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Monday 2 November.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We remain committed to tackling drug supply across Staffordshire and would urge anyone with concerns in their area to report them to us."

     

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