Two suspects have been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine.
Darren Spencer, 48, of Regent Road, Vauxhall, has been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and conspiracy to transfer criminal property (money laundering).
James Roberts, 41, of The Pottery, Melling, has been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (heroin and cocaine), class B drugs (amphetamine), and conspiracy to transfer criminal property (money laundering).
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Both men were remanded into custody and are due to appear at Wirral Magistrates' Court this morning, Thursday.
The charges form part of Merseyside Police's response to Operation Venetic; a national investigation into the use of EncroChat encrypted mobile devices.
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