Ceredigion police officers were involved in an operation that led to six people being arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply class B drugs in a multi-million-pound cannabis chain.

Dyfed-Powys Police carried out an investigation into the production and trafficking of substantial quantities of cannabis into the force area – a criminal conspiracy valued at up to £4.4 million – in an operation named Operation Daybreak.

Following a nine-month investigation which began following a warrant in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, six people suspected of being involved in the organised crime gang have now been arrested and charged.

Detective Sergeant Owen Lock said: “This week we carried out the final arrest phase in Operation Daybreak, with six arrests made in both our force area and Hampshire over four days.

“To ensure the smooth running and swift charge of these people, we had a number of officers involved from the Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys proactive policing teams.”

Daniel Edward McCann, aged 36, of Waterlooville; Edward McCann, aged 61, of Cwmbach in Whitland; Linda McCann, aged 59, of Cwmbach in Whitland; Samantha McCann, aged 25, of Bristol; Justin James David Liles, aged 31, of St Clears; and Jack Whittock, aged 28, of Llanteg, Narberth have all been arrested, charged and remanded in custody.

They will appear at Swansea Crown Court for their next hearing on 11 August.

Detective Inspector Rhys Jones said: “This has been a challenging, complex and large-scale investigation, and all departments involved are thanked for their support and assistance.

“A special thank you must go to the case team, who have shown tremendous determination and skill to ensure these charges were secured in a timely manner.”