Seven people have been charged with drugs offences following a series of early-morning raids across six addresses in Greater Manchester. The warrants, executed by Greater Manchester Police on Wednesday 20 May, are part of a targeted crackdown on drug supply networks that affect communities including Oldham.

The suspects, five men and two women, face charges related to the supply of Class A drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, as well as Class B substances like cannabis. Shaun Dennison, 41, of Armitage Avenue, Little Hulton, Salford, faces multiple charges including conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs, being concerned in their supply, and money laundering. He also faces earlier charges from March related to drug exportation and possession with intent to supply. Others charged are Daniel Cunningham, 41, of Ann Lane, Wigan; Gary Talbot, 42, of Wharfdale Road, Reddish, Stockport; Natasha Dennison, 37, of Coniston Avenue, Little Hulton; Cameron Clarke, 24, of Sedgley Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton; Michaela Unsworth, 35, of Chaddock Lane, Worsley, Salford; and Jason Huskie, 35, of Maylorlowe Avenue, Brinnington, Stockport.

The charges include conspiracy to supply Class A drugs for all individuals, with some also facing additional counts of being concerned in the supply of drugs and money laundering. The full extent of the allegations reflects the serious nature of the investigation, which GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Division has been leading. Money laundering charges, in particular, highlight how investigators are targeting the financial underpinnings of drug networks.

All seven were due to appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on Thursday 21 May to answer the charges. The court proceedings will be the next step in a legal process that has already seen previous charges brought against Shaun Dennison in March.

For residents of Oldham, this operation serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to tackle drug crime that can spill over into local areas. Although the addresses targeted were in Salford, Wigan, Stockport, and Bolton, the flow of illegal drugs does not respect borough boundaries. A disruption of supply in one part of Greater Manchester can reduce availability and associated crime in others, including Oldham.

Police have consistently emphasised the importance of community intelligence in such investigations. Residents who suspect drug activity are encouraged to report it via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers. This collaborative approach helps law enforcement build cases and execute warrants effectively, ensuring that communities remain informed and involved.

These charges underline a clear message that drug dealing and related offences will be pursued rigorously across the region. As the legal process unfolds, Oldham residents can take confidence that police are working to protect neighbourhoods from the harm caused by illegal drugs.