SIX people have been charged following a series of raids on commercial and domestic properties in Oxford on Wednesday as part of a police operation codenamed Bridgetown.
The following people were due in Oxford Magistrates' Court today.
Oghenetega Okotete, 20, of Gerard Place, Oxford, charged with conspiracy to handle stolen goods and attempt to handle stolen goods.
Tolulope Sofidiya, 22, of Ridgefield Road, Oxford, charged with conspiracy to handle stolen goods and attempt to handle stolen goods.
Godfrey Muiruri, 18, of Furlong Close, Oxford, charged with two counts of conspiracy to handle stolen goods, and attempt to handle stolen goods.
Darrell Cleary, 22, of Cave Street, Oxford, charged with three counts of supplying class-A controlled drugs and with three counts of possession of drugs with intent to supply.
Mohammed Rafiq, 44, of James Street, Oxford, charged with conspiracy to handle stolen goods.
Jusiah Bignall, 22, of Sage Road, Leicester; charged with three counts of supplying class-A controlled drugs and with the possession of drugs with intent to supply.
Police said in total, 23 people were arrested as part of the operation: 16 have been released on police bail while one was released without charge.
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