#CHARGED | We can confirm that a man has been charged after 200kg of cocaine was seized in
#Birkenhead.
At around 7.20am on Sunday 11 October, a Ford Transit van was stopped at 12 Quays terminal having arrived from Belfast.
Officers seized the drugs after searching the inside of the vehicle.
Guergief Cvetko Batschef, 62, of Osborne Road, in Enfield, London, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug (cocaine) and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.
He has been remanded to appear at Wirral Magistrateβs Court today (Monday 12 October).
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Stratton said π£οΈ βThis was a significant drugs seizure and an investigation is ongoing into the incident.
βInvestigating and tackling organised crime remains a priority for our force. We are committed to dismantling drugs networks and protecting those at risk of exploitation.
βInvestigations into organised crime can be complex and time consuming, but every piece of information we receive helps us build a clearer picture and ultimately bring those responsible to justice.
βI would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information about drug dealing in your community to get in touch so we can take action.β
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