THREE men have been charged after a series of drugs warrants in Blackburn.

Police executed the warrants on the morning of Monday January 7 at addresses on Pringle Street, Whalley New Road and Cedar Court.

A substantial amount of heroin and cocaine was seized as part of the operation and three people were arrested and charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs.

Kabir Sharif, 21, Pringle Street, Blackburn, was charged with supplying heroin, supplying crack cocaine, possession of heroin with intent so supply and possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply.

Zubair Patel, 21, Whalley New Road, Blackburn was charged with supplying heroin and supplying crack cocaine.

Baber Hussain, 21, Cedar Court, Blackburn was charged with supplying heroin and supplying crack cocaine.

All three men appeared in court on Tuesday where they were remanded in custody until 18 January.