Man charged with drug offences after police raid home

Cheryl Mullin

14 November 2024 at 8:07 am·1-min read

Merseyside Police's headquarters — -Credit: (Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)

A man has been charged with drug offences after police raided a home in St Helens. The warrant was executed at the property as part of Operation Medusa, an ongoing operation to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation.

Lee Whittaker of Windlehurst Avenue, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. The 45-year-old was remanded into custody and was due to appear at Wirral magistrates court today, Thursday, November 14.

If you have concerns about drug dealing in your area you can call 101 or DM @MerPolCC 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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