Two men were charged following an investigation into the online supply of crack cocaine and heroin.[1] The investigation targeted the Newton-le-Willows area and led to the execution of a warrant in Warrington.[1] Project Medusa officers from Merseyside Police seized large quantities of cocaine and cannabis, £2,000 in cash, drug supply paraphernalia and a phone.[1] Christopher Lee, 36, of Chaffinch Close, Birchwood, was charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs, possession of controlled Class A and B drugs, and possession of criminal property.[1] Leighton Watson, 18, also of Chaffinch Close, Birchwood, was charged with possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs, as well as possession of criminal property.[1] Both men appeared at Wirral Adult Remand Court on 12 November 2026.[1]
Two Birchwood men charged in Merseyside Police drugs warrant

Police executed a warrant at a Birchwood, Warrington address and seized cocaine, cannabis, £2,000 cash and a phone, charging two men over an online cocaine and heroin supply investigation. Christopher Lee, 36, and Leighton Watson, 18, appeared at Wirral Adult Remand Court on 12 November 2026.
🇬🇧 Chaffinch Close, Birchwood, Warrington · United Kingdom
- Arrested
- 0
- Charged
- 2
- Cash confiscated
- GBP 2,000
- Agency
- Merseyside Police
- Case stage
- Charged
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- 14 Nov 2026
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Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
- Arrested
- 0
- Charged
- 2
- Cash confiscated
- GBP 2,000
- Agency
- Merseyside Police
- Agency type
- Police
- Activity
- Trafficking, Possession
- Setting
- Home, Online
- Charges
- being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs; possession of controlled Class A and B drugs; possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs; possession of criminal property
- Case stage
- Charged
- Region
- Cheshire
Sources
- St Helens Starsthelensstar.co.ukTwo men charged over online cocaine and heroin supply
Open questions the AI reported
- The St Helens Star and police statements name two men charged with Class A and B drug counts, but no cannabis weight, count or valuation is published for this warrant.

