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Steven McCracken has been jailed for 12 years<\/p>\nSteven McCraken was jailed today following a major drug and firearms investigationSteven McCracken has been jailed for 12 years<\/p>\n
A man has been jailed after police searched a property and found 10kg of Class A and B drugs, more than \u00a330,000 in cash, three firearms, and a silencer.<\/p>\n
Steven McCraken, 43 of Derby Lane, Stoneycroft,<\/a> appeared at Liverpool Crown Court<\/a> 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\u2019s Project Medusa team.<\/p>\n 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 \u00a330,000 in cash, three firearms, and a silencer.<\/p>\n The firearms were found in separate holdalls, and the silencer was discovered inside a designer bag. Forensic examination confirmed the weapons were viable.<\/p>\n He was sentenced for the following offences:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough 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.<\/p>\n “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.”<\/p>\n You can report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or on social media desk via X @MerPolCC.<\/p>\n The Eyes Open campaign educates young people, parents, carers and professionals about the dangers of grooming, exploitation, and the deceptive tactics used by county lines gangs. To learn more about the signs of exploitation click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Young people can also contact Fearless via Crimestoppers to access non-judgemental information and advice – https:\/\/crimestoppers-uk.org\/fearless<\/a><\/p>\n For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news<\/a>. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter.<\/p>\n Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here<\/a>. Follow us on X @LivECHONews<\/a> – the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter<\/a> account – real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook\/theliverpoolecho<\/a> – your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.<\/p>\n\n
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10kg of Class A and B drugs were found(Image: Merseyside Police)<\/p>\n![\"Glock](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Glock-firearm-seized-from-a-property.png\")
Glock firearm seized from a property(Image: Merseyside Police)Support and how to report<\/p>\n