Merseyside Police have swooped on a flat in Orrell Park, Liverpool, busting a 19-year-old suspect and confiscating a gun, drugs, and cash.
Early Morning Blitz Under Operation Toxic
At around 7am on Wednesday 22 April, officers executed a warrant on Moss Lane as part of Operation Toxic. This crackdown is linked to Project Medusa, a targeted initiative fighting County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation across the UK.
What They Found
- A pistol and ammunition
- Suspected Class A drugs – heroin and crack cocaine
- Class B drugs – ketamine and cannabis
- Cash believed to be linked to criminal activity
Charges Laid
The arrested Liverpool man faces multiple serious charges:
- Offering to supply Class A drugs
- Possession of a firearm without a certificate
- Possession with intent to supply Class A (crack cocaine) and Class B (ketamine, cannabis) drugs
- Handling criminal property
He is now in custody for questioning. The firearm has been made safe by police.
Help Police Tackle Crime
If you have info on organised crime, contact Merseyside Police via X (Twitter) or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report tips online or call 101. For anonymous reports, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website. Remember: Always dial 999 if a crime is happening right now.
