He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance at Liverpool Crown CourtLiverpool Crown Court(Image: Liverpool Echo)

A Huyton man has been charged in connection with drug offences. It comes following an investigation by detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) into the large-scale importation and supply of class A drugs.

On Friday, October 17, Christopher Kenny, of Marsh Grove, Huyton, was charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs. The 32-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, October 18. He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance at Liverpool Crown Court.

The NWROCU tackles serious organised crime across the North West region.

The NWROCU carries out investigations into serious and organised crime on behalf of police forces in Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and North Wales.

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