A suspect has been named in connection with county lines drug dealing. Merseyside Police said Marven Hyatt was arrested yesterday, December 23, as part of an investigation into class A drugs.
Detectives from Operation Toxic county lines team have since charged the 38-year-old of Langbar, Whiston, with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin, and possession with intent to supply. He was remanded to appear in Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today, December 24.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “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.”
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