Police operation in Runcorn leads to man being charged with class A drug dealing offences

A 30-year-old man has been charged with class A drug dealing offences following a police operation in Runcorn.

William Crowney, of Worcester Road, Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside, was arrested in Grangeway, Runcorn, at around 10.30am on Friday 6 March.

He has subsequently been charged with three counts of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug (heroin, cocaine and ecstasy) and two counts of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (heroin and cocaine).

Crowney has also been charged with requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour.

He appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 7 March.

Crowney has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday 6 April.