Three men charged following arrest by Operation Vulcan

Thursday, 9 October 2025 10:39

By Usma Raja

The three men are due to appear in court today.

Three people have been charged following an Operation Vulcan warrant conducted earlier this week.

The trio – two men and a boy – have all been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, and possession of criminal property.

They are James Nolan (22) of Whetstone Hill Lane, Brendan Nolan (20), of Whetstone Hill Lane.

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

The charges come as part of Vulcan’s work in investigating the supply of drugs within Derker and the wider area.

All were remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Thursday, October 9).

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