Ten charged with drug offences across Greater Manchester and Wolverhampton

Investigation targets large-scale supply and distribution.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 27th Oct 2026

Ten people, including eight men, one woman, and a 16-year-old boy, have been charged following a major investigation into the supply and distribution of illicit drugs across Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

The group faces charges of conspiracy to supply Class A, B, and C drugs, as well as conspiracy to supply an unauthorised medicinal product. The charges stem from a seven-month operation led by the Serious and Organised Crime Group.

Among those charged are Daniyal Ahmed of no fixed abode, Jailil Ahmed and Shakil Ahmed from Rochdale, Raja Adeel Farooq from Burnage, as well as individuals from Wolverhampton including Clayton Brown, Amarjit Mahay, Samuel McConnell, Noel Streete, and Sheline Streete.

All defendants have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 13th November.

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