Beswick man charged over UK drug importation probe
Beswick man charged over UK drug importation probe

Yu Feng Wang, 48, of Capella Drive, Beswick, has been charged following a police investigation into the importation of drugs into the UK, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said on Tuesday, October 13.

Charges and court appearance

Wang was due to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court for the first time on Tuesday morning, the force said in a post online.

He has been charged with importing a controlled drug of class B to which a prohibition applies; possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B, namely cannabis; and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property, a statement read.

Police statement

Writing on Facebook, GMP Manchester East said: "A man has been charged following a proactive investigation into the importation of drugs into the UK.

"Yu Feng Wang, 48, of Capella Drive, Beswick, has been charged with the following offences: Import a controlled drug of class B to which a prohibition applies; possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B - cannabis - and acquire / use / possess criminal property."

No further details have been revealed.