Steven McCraken was jailed today following a major drug and firearms investigation
Steven McCracken has been jailed for 12 years
A man has been jailed after police searched a property and found 10kg of Class A and B drugs, more than £30,000 in cash, three firearms, and a silencer.
Steven McCraken, 43 of Derby Lane, Stoneycroft, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today (Wednesday, July 9), where he was sentenced to 12 years and eight months in prison following a major investigation into firearms and drug offences led by Merseyside Police’s Project Medusa team.
On Monday, March 3, McCraken was spotted by officers on patrol and arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Following the arrest, officers carried out a search of an address in Stoneycroft, where they recovered 10kg of Class A and B drugs, more than £30,000 in cash, three firearms, and a silencer.
The firearms were found in separate holdalls, and the silencer was discovered inside a designer bag. Forensic examination confirmed the weapons were viable.
He was sentenced for the following offences:
- Possession of a firearm without a certificate
- Two counts of possession of a firearm of length less than 30cm/60cm
- Possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate
- Two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place
- Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug (cocaine)
- Possession with intent to supply a Class B drug (cannabis)
- Being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug (cannabis)
- Possession of criminal property
10kg of Class A and B drugs were found(Image: Merseyside Police)
Project Medusa officers lead the daily force response to county lines activity, working to intercept weapons, drugs, and illicit cash, while identifying and safeguarding individuals who are vulnerable to exploitation by organised crime groups.
Detective Sergeant Kieran Connolly said: “This sentencing is the result of a proactive and thorough investigation targeting individuals who bring harm to our communities through drugs and weapons.
“Through this work, officers established that McCraken was in possession of dangerous weapons, significant quantities of drugs, and large sums of illicit cash. He will now serve a lengthy prison sentence as a consequence of his actions.
“Our Project Medusa teams across Merseyside remain committed to tackling county lines and serious organised crime. We will continue to act on any information or concerns from the public to protect our communities and bring offenders to justice.”
Glock firearm seized from a property(Image: Merseyside Police)Support and how to report
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