Cumbria Police have charged a man with possession with intent to supply and money laundering after a traffic stop on the M6 November 30.

Officers stopped the white Ford Fiesta near to Southwaite Services on the M6.

More than £6,000 in cash was recovered from the vehicle along with a large amount of cocaine. 

Colin Lewis, 44, of Elmfield Close, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, has been charged with possession to supply a Class A drug and money laundering.

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He has been remanded into custody , to appear before court on January 5 2024.

The seizure forms part of forms part of Operation Alliance - Cumbria Constabulary’s ongoing response to protect the county against serious and organised crime.