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A man has been charged with drugs supply offences after a warrant was executed at a house in St Helens.
Lee Whittaker, 45, of Windlehurst Avenue, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.
He was remanded into custody to appear at Wirral magistrates court today, Thursday 14 November.
The investigation involves Operation 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.