Ellesmere Port man charged in connection with drug offences

Friday, 31 March 2023 15:22

Detectives in Ellesmere Port have charged a man in connection with drug offences.

Keaton Ormerod-Beck was arrested on Sunday 27 March following a stop and search conducted by officers on the A5117, near Stanney Woods.

The 24-year-old of Chester Road, Whitby, has since been charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine), being concerned in the supply of class C drugs (ketamine), possession of criminal property, possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis) and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.

He appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 March where he was remanded in custody and is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday 24 April.

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Ellesmere Port man charged in connection with drug offences

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