Man from Whiston charged with drug supply

Detectives from our Operation Toxic county lines team have charged a man from Whiston with cocaine and heroin supply.

As part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs, officers arrested Marven Hyatt on Tuesday morning (23 December).

Hyatt, 38, of Langbar, Whiston, was subsequently charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin and possession with intent to supply.

He was remanded to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 24 December).

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

If you have any information about drug supply activity in your area DM @MerPolCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always call 999.

Anyone with information on suspected drug supply should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency always call 999.

The Eyes Open campaign educates young people and their parents and carers about the dangers of grooming, exploitation, and the deceptive tactics used by county lines gangs. To learn more about the signs of exploitation, please visit: https://eyes-open.co.uk.