The two men will later appear in court
Officers from Merseyside Police conduct a raid in Liverpool. Generic image. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
Suspects have been named after a crossbow, air rifle, knives and drugs were seized following raids. Officers carried out two drug warrants at addresses in St Helens on Thursday, January 9.
Two men were detained following the raids and have since been charged with offences. Connor Lees, 24, from Lingholme Road, has now been charged with; concerned in the supply of cocaine, concerned in the supply of ketamine, concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of cocaine.
Tyler Pimblett, 21, from Ellen Street, has now been charged with; concerned in the supply of cocaine, concerned in the supply of ketamine, concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession of cannabis. Both men were remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court today, Friday, January 10.
Detective Sergeant Carl Lynch said: “These arrests are part of an ongoing investigations into tackling suspected County Lines across Merseyside. In addition, a number of dangerous weapons have been removed from circulation, helping to make the community safer.
“If you have any information about suspected drug supply or the storage and use of weapons, please come forward and we will keep taking positive action.” You can contact police via @MerPolCC on X, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.