Two men from Bradford are among 18 charged with conspiracy to supply drugs.

During a long-running investigation police seized more than £200,000 worth of drugs and a large quantity of cash as they targeted a group suspected of supplying Class A and Class B substances in York and Wetherby.

The suspects are all due to appear in Court this week.

Yesterday three men from Harrogate aged 27, 28 and 29 appeared at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court, along with two men from Bradford aged 34 and 39, charged in connection with the Wetherby conspiracy.

On Friday, ten men and two women from York are due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court charged with various related offences.

Today, and on Saturday, a 28-year-old man from York who has been linked to both conspiracies will appear charged with conspiracy to supply drugs and money laundering.

Three other men from York, aged 52, 20 and 30 have also been arrested in connection with the investigation and remain on police bail.