Wirral man, 29, charged with Class A drugs offences

We have charged a 29-year-old Wirral man with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Officers on patrol in Wirral stopped a Ford Fiesta on Sandrock Road in Wallasey at around 2.25pm yesterday, Monday 30 December.

Following a search of the car a quantity of cash, a large amount of suspected wraps of cocaine and a mobile phone were recovered.

Following a further search of a property a knuckle duster was also recovered.

Lewis Langan, of Birchwood Close, Birkenhead, has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of criminal property.

He was remanded into custody to appear in court in Wirral today, Tuesday 31 December.

The investigation involves Project Medusa as part of ongoing efforts to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation.

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.

Spotting the signs of someone involved in County Lines can be tricky – if you are worried about someone, visit www.eyes-open.co.uk for more information.

DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.