Man jailed for drugs supply offences in Runcorn

A man has been jailed for drugs supply offences in Runcorn.

David Morgan, of The Knoll, Runcorn, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 14 February where he was sentenced to 12 months.

The 49-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Between March 2022 and May 2022, Morgan used his home address to store drugs, which were brought in from Liverpool, and was involved in street dealing in Runcorn.

Morgan’s involvement in this drugs operation was established when plain clothed officers witnessed a drug deal between two men on The Glen, Runcorn, on Tuesday 14 March 2022.

Two wraps of crack cocaine were recovered from the buyer and Morgan’s DNA was later found to be on the wraps of drugs.

Further enquiries linked Morgan’s phone to a county line phone located in Liverpool, while messages cemented his involvement in the operation.

Arrest attempts were made at Morgan's home address on Wednesday 11 May 2022 and a wrap of crack cocaine, a selection of weapons, and ‘dealer tick lists’ were recovered.

When interviewed by police, Morgan denied any involvement in the offences put to him.

But thanks to evidence gathered by officers, he was subsequently charged.

PC Stuart Beswick said:

“Morgan was a key part of a county lines drug dealing operation bringing crack cocaine and heroin to the streets of Runcorn.

“He openly carried out his business on The Glen, Runcorn, with no regard for the effects drug dealing has on the local community.

“I am grateful that Morgan is now serving a custodial sentence for his actions.

“Runcorn has a team of dedicated proactive police officers and will continue to target drug dealers who bring misery to the community.

“If anyone has information in relation to drug dealing, Cheshire Police can be contacted via 101, online at cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”