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Liverpool Echo
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Patrick Edrich

Suspect named after police County Lines drugs bust

A man has been charged with supply of crack cocaine and heroin following a County Lines drug bust.

Merseyside Police officers raided a house on Ford Lane, Litherland on Thursday, September 29 and seized a quantity of cash and drugs. A police spokesperson has now confirmed Craig Kenny, 21, of Norton Street, Bootle was arrested and now charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs crack cocaine and heroin.

He appeared at court yesterday, Friday, September 30 and was remanded in custody to appear on trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, October 28. Three other men, aged 30-32, were arrested and have been released under investigation.

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Detective Inspector Gary Stratton said: “This work forms part of Project Medusa, our ongoing work to tackle suspected County Lines drug supply and the criminal exploitation of vulnerable people. We will continue to respond to all information given on suspected drug supply, in Merseyside and further afield.”

You can also report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or on the social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC. You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via the police's online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

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