Major Drug Bust After Suspicious Car Stopped in Southport

Two men have been charged with drugs supply offences after a stop check of a car in Southport led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs.

At around 11am on Thursday 21 November, officers stopped a Range Rover on Eastbank Street after they observed two men inside the vehicle acting suspiciously.

Following a search of the vehicle and the men, 65 wraps of suspected crack cocaine, 39 wraps of suspected heroin, a quantity of small bags and cash were all seized.

Mark Evans, 37, of St Kevin's Drive, in Kirkby, and Billy Williams, 39, of Whalley Court, in Netherton, have both been charged with possession with intent to supply controlled Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin).

They have both been remanded to appear at Wirral Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 22 November.
The investigation involves Operation Medusa as part of ongoing efforts to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation.

If you have concerns about drug dealing in your area you can call 101 or DM Merseyside Police Contact Centre on social media. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always contact 999 if a crime is in progress.

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