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Police name suspected Macclesfield cannabis dealer

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 28th Oct 2025  
Michael Houghton appeared at Chester Magistrates Court over the weekend (Credit: Nub News)
Michael Houghton appeared at Chester Magistrates Court over the weekend (Credit: Nub News)
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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.

     

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