Eastwood man charged with theft and drugs offences

Jermaine Moran, 37, of Manor Road, was arrested as part of a Nottinghamshire Police investigation into the planned theft of property.

The other seven arrested were Paul Bradley, 40, of Butler Street, Arnold, Dane Broadley, 31, of Marwood Road, Carlton, Dylan Broadley, 30, of Coningswath Road, Carlton, Simon Bradshaw, 46, of Skegby Road, Kirkby, Steven Palmer, 39, of Hathern Green, Nottingham, Lee Southall, 40, of Castellan Rise, Bestwood and Simon Upton, 39, of Eltham Drive, Broxtowe

Multiple victims from across the East Midlands were reportedly targeted during the conspiracy, between January and July this year.

An investigation into the plot revealed plans to steal various goods, including counterfeit cigarettes, so that they could then be sold on for profit.

Some of the people targeted were also reportedly blackmailed too, with threats made to try and force victims to hand over drugs and cash.

Police executed a series of warrants across Nottinghamshire on July 21 and 22 that have now led to the eight suspects being charged with conspiring to steal from another.

Moran, along with Bradshaw, was also charged with being concerned in the production of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of cannabis, respectively.

All eight suspects attended Nottingham Magistrates' Court on July 23 where they were each remanded into custody until August 20, when they are due to appear before Nottingham Crown Court.

Det Chef Insp Nick Hall, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "An investigation remains ongoing into this conspiracy, which revolved around the theft of items from across the East Midlands.

"Multiple victims from different parts of the region were reportedly targeted – and blackmailed in some cases – as part of this, over the course of several months.

"We can confirm that eight suspects have now been charged in connection with this conspiracy and that they've now appeared before the courts."