SEVEN men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged supply of heroin in Cornwall.

The men, aged between 41 and 61, face charges of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug, with two also accused of producing cannabis.

Peter Christopher, 41, of Gateacre Park, Liverpool, Kevin Dempsey, 41, of Gordale Close, Liverpool, and Michael Lye, 43, of Harlow Close, St Helens, appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 9.

Christopher and Lye are charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and production of Class B cannabis. Dempsey faces a charge of conspiracy to supply heroin.

Four other men appeared at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 14.

Scott Franks, 54, of Pattern Close, St Austell, Sean Everitt, 43, of Higher Trevithick, Hayle, Barry Bessell, 61, of Greenbank, Polruan, and Jason Wood, 51, of Kuggar, Ruan Minor, are each charged with conspiracy to supply heroin.

All seven men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday, November 5.