NUMEROUS people have been charged with drugs conspiracy offences after police raids across North Wales and Merseyside.

Officers from North Wales Police, Merseyside Police and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) yesterday executed 10 search warrants in connection with an ongoing investigation into a conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs, across the two areas.

Eight men and two women were arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. 

The following were charged with offences related to Conspiracy to supply Class A and B Drugs:

  • Steven Short, 58, of Mostyn
  • Shane McGinn, 33, of Flintshire
  • Steven Robinson, 51, of Corwen
  • Tracey Williams, 58, of St Asaph
  • Lee Taylor, 37, of Chester
  • Colin Land, 58, of Caernarfon
  • Josh James Burden, 31, of Liverpool
  • John Burden, 29, of Liverpool
  • Sean Lomax, 50, of Leasowe
  • Annabelle Kitchen, 24, of Sutton Weaver 

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Detective Inspector Richard Sidney of the force’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit said: "Yesterday’s arrests are part of an ongoing investigation in partnership with Merseyside Police and NWROCU.

"Our enquiries will remain ongoing."

Chief Inspector Emma Parry said: "Local officers across the force will continue to support initiatives designed to ensure the safety of local residents.

"We are working hard to make North Wales the safest place in the UK to live, work and visit."