Wiltshire 999s
  • Wiltshire news
    • Incidents
    • Courts
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Salisbury
    • Find your area >
  • Support
    • Mental health helplines
    • Domestic abuse helplines
  • More
    • Community
No Result
View All Result
Wiltshire 999s
No Result
View All Result
Home Wiltshire news Wiltshire courts

Men charged with drug offences after Calne raid uncovers cocaine and cash

byDaniel Jae Webb
12 December 2022 | 4.33pm
IN PICTURES: Police disassemble cannabis factory found in Swindon house
Share on FacebookPost on XSend via WhatsApp

Two men have been charged with drug offences after police raided an address in Calne.

Officers found approximately £12,620 with of cocaine and upwards of £16,000 worth of cannabis at the property in Linnet Road, Calne, last March.

With the help of specialist search teams, a stun gun and more than £12,000 in cash were located.

Ieuan Davies, 31, of Sidney Wood Court, Chippenham, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, supply of cannabis and possession of criminal property.

Michael Purchase, 30, of Halifax Road, Bowerhill, Melksham, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, supply of cannabis, possession of criminal property and possession of a firearm.

Both men are due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court tomorrow (December 13).

Sgt Nick Kelly said: “A significant amount of drugs which had the potential to cause significant harm within our communities, alongside a large amount of cash were found following this warrant last year and a lengthy investigation has been ongoing since.

“I am pleased charges have been authorised in relation to these two individuals.”

Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and get breaking news sent directly to your mobile – don’t forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon.

Click a topic to read more stories like this:

Tags: CalneChippenhamDrugs crimeSwindon Magistrates CourtWiltshire Police

TOP STORIES

  • All
  • Wiltshire news
  • Wiltshire courts
Murder arrest after man dies on doorstep of house in Swindon
Wiltshire news

Murder arrest after man dies on doorstep of house in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
2 July 2025 | 9.00pm
0

...

Read moreDetails

Air ambulance medics treat seriously injured biker after Minety crash

4 July 2025 | 6.35pm
Armed police swarm house near Trowbridge with major road shut

Armed police swarm house near Trowbridge with major road shut

30 June 2025 | 3.42pm
New Road Nursery in Chippenham

Reasons behind Ofsted’s closure of Chippenham nursery revealed

5 July 2025 | 9.13am
Armed police swarm house near Trowbridge with major road shut

Man arrested after ‘assaulting police during home repossession’

1 July 2025 | 12.58pm
  • About us
  • Complaints
  • Contact us
  • Contributor terms
  • Privacy policy
Reporting reality.

All content © State Six News Limited, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. | Wiltshire 999s is a trading style of State Six News Limited. Company number: 16190242. | Registered company address: Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • 999 News
  • Court News
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Find your area
  • Info & Help
    • Wiltshire Flood Warnings
    • Domestic abuse helplines
    • Mental health helplines
    • Court reporting
  • About & Contact
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • WhatsApp alerts
    • Contributor terms
    • Complaints
A TIP-OFF