EIGHTEEN people have been charged following a major police investigation into county lines drug dealing in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police said Operation Jackal had been an investigation into county lines drug dealing between Bradford and Harrogate.

"Eighteen people are due to appear in court charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs," said a spokesperson.

"Four of the 18 have also been charged with human trafficking of young people.

"They are due to appear at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on 7 and 21 October."