Man charged with drugs supply and modern slavery offences

A man from Liverpool has been charged with a range of offences relating to the supply of drugs and modern slavery following an investigation by Operation Toxic.

Operation Toxic is part of Project Medusa – a Merseyside-led initiative set up to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation across the country.

Steven Morgan, 22, of Woodhurst Crescent, Liverpool appeared at Wirral Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 20 December) charged with:

• two counts of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug (cocaine and heroin)
• two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine)
• one count of arranging or facilitating the travel of another person for exploitation under Section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act

Morgan was remanded into custody to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday 17 January.

The public can report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or via X (formerly Twitter) at @MerPolCC. Information can also be passed via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org.