A 53-year-old woman has been charged after police discovered a £10 million cocaine stash in a property in Old Swan, Liverpool. The raid, carried out by Merseyside Police’s Liverpool proactive team and Project Medusa, led to the seizure of over 100 kilograms of the class A drug.
The woman, identified as Brock, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. She has since been charged and is scheduled to appear at Liverpool Magistrate’s Court today, Thursday, July 9.
Details of the Raid
Officers swooped on the Old Swan address on Wednesday, July 8, as part of an investigation into county lines drug dealing. Project Medusa, a Merseyside-led initiative targeting county lines drug supply and child criminal exploitation, assisted in the operation.
Detective Inspector Gary Stratton of Merseyside Police said: “This property was used to conceal over 100 kilos of cocaine worth around £10,000,000. This is the second seizure of class A drugs in Merseyside this week. Yesterday a seizure of 38 kilos of cocaine was seized with a street value of £2.6m.”
Impact on the Community
Stratton emphasized the harmful effects of organized crime: “Organised crime is hugely damaging to our communities, often involving intimidation, violence and creating fear. Those who are involved in organized crime have no thought for anyone other than themselves, and their criminal intent and greed.”
He added: “Project Medusa is dedicated in removing any illicit drugs from our communities and taking those who store them off our streets. By working with partners we can disrupt County Lines gangs and help vulnerable members of our community who may be exploited by these criminals.”
Public Appeal
Merseyside Police are urging anyone with information about drug storage or dealing in their area to report it via 101, or on X @MerPolCC. In emergencies, call 999. Anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.
