Police have named a suspected cannabis dealer from Macclesfield.

Michael Houghton has been charged with possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis) and being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a class B drug.

It follows the 30-year-old's arrest on Friday, October 24, as part of an investigation into the supply of cannabis in the Macclesfield area.

Houghton, of Hulme Square, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 25.

He was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday, November 24.