POLICE have named five suspects who have been charged after officers seized thousands of pounds worth of drugs during warrants at addresses.
The charges have been brought as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A and B drugs in St Helens.
Officers carried out warrants and enforcement activity at various addresses across St Helens, Prescot and Walton, in Liverpool.
During the warrants, officers seized a substantial quantity of ketamine and cocaine, thousands of pounds in cash and £20,000 in criminal property.
The following suspects have been charged:
Dalton Holmes, 31, of Brook Cottage Close, Peasley Cross, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. He has been released on conditional bail until the next court hearing.
Michael Clarke, 23, of Blackbrook Close, Liverpool, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine. He has been remanded into custody until the next court hearing.
James Anthony Carney, 32, of Kingsnorth, Prescot, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of ketamine. He has been released on conditional bail until the next court hearing.
Jamie Hamilton, 31, of Oakdale Drive, Lea Green, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine. He has been remanded into custody until the next court hearing.
Connor Fairclough, 24, of Broad Oak Road, Parr, was charged with possession with intent to supply ketamine, being concerned in the supply of ketamine and possession of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis).
Fairclough pleaded guilty at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, April 29, and was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.
The investigation was led by Project Medusa, a team which proactively targets County Lines drug dealing and the criminal exploitation of young people and vulnerable adults.
Detective Sergeant Gerard Farley, of Project Medusa said: “Drug dealing causes real harm to our communities and we remain committed to pursuing those we suspect are involved in serious and organised crime across Merseyside.
“Ketamine use remains a serious concern in Merseyside and nationally. It is not a harmless drug – it is highly addictive and can have devastating long-term effects on people’s lives. We would encourage anyone with information about drug use or supply in their area to report it to police so we can take action and keep our communities safe.”
- Anyone with any information about drug-related activity is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101 or contact @MerPolCC on Facebook and X.
- Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by making an online report here: Give information 100% anonymously about organised crime in Merseyside | Crimestoppers. Information to Crimestoppers is anonymous and no-one but you will know you made the report.
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