Police Bust Huge Heroin Haul Worth £7m in Merseyside Crackdown
Three men have been charged after officers swooped on two properties in St Helens and Huyton, seizing a massive 73 kilos of suspected heroin worth around £7 million. Merseyside Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) teams struck late Tuesday night, hitting a stash house in Thatto Heath and another address. The haul deals a big blow to local drug gangs.
Three Men Charged Over Massive Drug Haul
Eric Edwards, 41, from Dickens Street, St Helens, and Anthony Carroll, 38, of Deepfield Drive, Huyton, face court today at St Helens Magistrates’ Court. Anthony Sutherland, 46, from Moorcroft Road, Huyton, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court. Meanwhile, a 49-year-old woman linked to the case was released under investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Slams Drug Gangs
“We have successfully removed a large number of dangerous drugs from a crime group depriving them of profits that would be ploughed back into further offending,” said Detective Chief Inspector Paul Speight.
“These drugs are hugely damaging to our communities, bringing intimidation, violence and fear into our neighbourhoods. We will not tolerate drugs. The OCP will take action to make Merseyside a safer place.”
Police Urge Public to Help Stamp Out Drug Crime
If you know who’s selling or storing drugs, speak up. Contact Merseyside Police on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.
Always call 999 if a crime is happening now.
OCP’s Mission: Stop Guns and Drugs Flooding Merseyside
The Organised Crime Partnership, backed by Government Project Adder funding, targets the flow of drugs and firearms feeding county lines and local crime. Their goal: protect the public and clean up Merseyside streets—for good.
