Wirral man charged with drug offences

Officers from Project Medusa have charged a man with drug offences in Wirral.

Yesterday 8 October, officers were on New Chester Road in Tranmere when they spotted a man acting suspiciously as he got into a taxi. Officers stopped the vehicle on Church Terrace, searched the passenger and found 70 wraps which were believed to contain controlled drugs.

Officers have today (Wednesday 9 October) charged Alan Croft, 50 years of Church Terrace, Tranmere with possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply.

He appeared in court today has been remanded into custody.

If you have concerns about drug dealing in your area you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, call Merseyside Police on 101 or DM @MerpolCC.  Always contact 999 if a crime is in progress.

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