Merseyside Police seized an estimated 38kg of cocaine from a van during a stop in Roby on July 7, 2026. The drugs were discovered stuffed inside five reusable shopping bags in the back of a grey Volkswagen on Bridge Road at around midday.
Arrest and Charges
A 40-year-old man from Huyton was arrested at the scene. He faces suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine), being concerned in the supply of a class A drug, and acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Project Medusa Operation
The stop and search was carried out by officers from Project Medusa, Merseyside Police's dedicated team targeting County Lines drug dealing. The unit works daily to intercept weapons, drugs, and illicit cash, and to identify individuals vulnerable to exploitation by organised crime groups.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Stratton said: “The van contained a significant amount of hard class A drugs which we have intercepted and removed from our streets. Drug dealing is hugely damaging to our communities, and this is part of our proactive work to ensure we take offenders supplying drugs off our streets. I would ask anyone who has information about this kind of activity to come forward so action can be taken.”
How to Report Information
Anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or criminal activity is urged to contact Merseyside Police via X or Facebook @MerPolCC, report via their website, or call 101. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website. In an emergency, always call 999.
