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Two men charged after drugs seized in Stoke-on-Trent

Local News by The Editor 30th Sep 2026  
Chell and Cornwell are both due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (image via Nub News)
Chell and Cornwell are both due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (image via Nub News)
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A 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man have been charged after drugs were seized in Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire Police has confirmed that Tom Chell, 32, of no fixed address, and Anthony Cornwell, 42, of Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, have both been charged with conspiracy to supply a class A controlled drug – cocaine, conspiracy to supply a class A controlled drug – heroin and conspiracy to supply a class B controlled drug – monkey dust/MDPHP.

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

Both men are both due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (Wednesday 30 September).

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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