A pair have been charged with drug crimes in Macclesfield.

In a statement Cheshire Police said: "Detectives from Operation Apollo have charged two men in connection with drug offences following a warrant in Macclesfield."

"Marcel Yousif, 23, of Park Lane, Macclesfield, and Andrew Jones, 22, of Ascot Drive, Flixton, were both charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (crack cocaine, heroin) and possession of criminal property.

"The pair have been remanded in custody and are next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 12 October.

"The charges relate to a warrant that took place on Park Lane, Macclesfield, on Tuesday 5 September following an investigation into alleged drug supply in Macclesfield."

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