A MAN has been charged with drug offences following an incident in Longtown - which led to a number of residents being evacuated from their homes after the discovery of a suspicious item.
Luke Harris, 33, of Burn Street, Longtown, will appear at court today July, 26 charged with drug offences following an incident in Longtown earlier this week.
Harris is charged with being concerned in the production of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
He remains in police custody ahead of a hearing at North Cumbria Magistrates’ Court today.
The ongoing investigation is connected to an incident in Longtown on Wednesday where nearby residents were evacuated from their homes as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious item.
The item was assessed and safely dealt with by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.
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