Man from Southport charged with drugs supply

We can confirm that a man from Southport has been charged as part of ongoing work to tackle county lines drug dealing.

Michael Underwood, 30, of Derby Road in Southport was arrested on Thursday 13 June and subsequently charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs (cocaine and ecstasy), concerned in the supply of Class B drugs (cannabis and ketamine) and acquire / use / possess criminal property (money laundering).

He appeared at Wirral Magistrate’s Court today, Friday 14 June, and has been remanded to appear in court at a later date.

Project Medusa is the Merseyside-led initiative to tackle county lines drug dealing and criminal exploitation across the country.

Anyone who has any information about county lines drug dealing in their area or anyone who is concerned about someone who may be being exploited can contact @CrimestoppersUK completely anonymously on 0800 555 111 or contact 101. In an emergency always contact 999.