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Liverpool suspect named after £100,000 of drugs seized on motorway

BySpotted UK

Feb 10, 2023

Officers seized cannabis and amphetamines with a street value of £100,000 when they stopped a car on the M40 motorway.

The stop took place on the morning of Friday, February 3, in the Warwickshire area. An uninsured vehicle was initially stopped and a large quantity of the Class B drugs was recovered at the scene.

A further search took place at an address in Liverpool, leading to the seizure of more amphetamines, according to Warwickshire Police.

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Christopher McLean, 60, of Ashbourne Road, Aigburth, was arrested and has since been charged with possession of cannabis resin, amphetamines and cannabis with intent to supply, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.

He appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday, and was then bailed to appear at Warwick Crown Court on March 3.

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