THREE men have been charged after heroin and cocaine were seized during a series of drugs raids Substantial amounts of the drugs were found when police executed warrants on Monday at three addresses in Blackburn.

The three men were all arrested and charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs.

Kabir Sharif, 21, of 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, of Whalley New Road, Blackburn, was charged with supplying heroin and supplying crack cocaine.

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

They have been remanded in custody by magistrates until January 18.