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Suspected drug dealers named after 770 laughing gas cannisters seized

ByReport2

Nov 13, 2023

A number of suspected drug dealers have been named after hundreds of laughing gas cannisters were found.

Police seized 770 nitrous oxide cannisters, cocaine and cannabis on Friday, November 10. Three people have been charged with drug offences in connection with the seizure.

David Scott, 41, of Waterland Lane, St Helens has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class C drug (nitrous oxide), possession of a controlled Class A drug (cocaine), two counts of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis and cannabis resin) and possession of criminal property.

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Donna Jones, 43, of Waterland Lane, St Helens has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class C drug (nitrous oxide), possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of criminal property.

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David Hitchmough, 32, of Redgate Drive, St Helens, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class C drug (nitrous oxide), possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of criminal property.

They appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday, November 10 and will next appear on Monday, December 11. Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is now a Class C drug controlled substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

If you have any information on the possession of, storage or use of drugs in your community, please contact Merseyside Police's social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.

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