Huge quantities of Class A drugs were seized by police after a van containing cocaine bricks was stopped in Houghton.
This halt and further attacks led police to a total of 10kg of cocaine and 31kg of heroin with a street value estimated at around £ 4 million. Two men have already been charged with drug trafficking following an operation conducted by the Merseyside Specialized Organized Crime Partnership, which consists of officials from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Merseyside Police.
According to the NCA, on April 6, officials signaled for Van to stop in Houghton, as he was believed to be involved in the supply of drugs. The driver stopped and allegedly fled, but officers removed seven kilograms of cocaine from the vehicle.
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The investigation continued and two raids were carried out yesterday, which led to the arrest of two men, the remaining 36 kilograms of Class A drugs and 2,000 British pounds in cash. Gareth Purcell, 65, of Sefton Park’s Ullet Road, will appear today before a Liverpool magistrate’s court accused of possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine and concerned about the supply of cocaine.
Gareth Hutton, 34, of Pencombe Road, Houghton, also appeared. He is accused of possession with intent to supply cocaine, dangerous driving, non-stop and uninsured driving.
The OCP is a specialized team set up to tackle high-risk organized crime groups related to drugs and firearms. It is funded by Project Adder, government money for targeted drug use combined with improved treatment and recovery services.
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