AN EIGHTY-year-old man has been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

Terence Killeya, 80, of Broadfield Terrace in Oswaldtwistle, is among 17 men who will face charges at Preston Crown Court on November 14.

Toni Walker, 29, from Canal Street in Church, is accused of the same offence.

Both were charged following Operation Jasper, which targeted the supply and suppliers of Class A drugs, specifically heroin and crack cocaine in Blackburn.