Following a collaborative investigation into drug trafficking and county lines drug dealing, Merseyside Police and the Jersey Customs & Immigration Service (JCIS) have charged two individuals in connection with the importation of drugs from Liverpool to Jersey.
The joint effort between Merseyside Police and JCIS involved extensive intelligence sharing and investigative work, which led to the arrest of Aaron Nursaw, aged 32, of Belmont Road, Anfield, and Ibrahim Roslan, aged 34, of New Chester Road, Wirral.
Yesterday, Nursaw was apprehended by officers from Project Medusa in the Anfield area. He was subsequently escorted back to Jersey by JCIS officers, where he has been charged with the importation of cocaine from Liverpool to Jersey. Nursaw is scheduled to appear in court today, Thursday 19 October.
Roslan, on the other hand, was arrested on Monday 9 October in Liverpool. JCIS officers escorted him back to Jersey, where he was charged with the importation of £80,000 worth of cocaine in April and June 2022. Roslan appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 12 October and pleaded guilty. He is set to be sentenced on Wednesday 6 March 2024.
It is worth noting that Roslan had been previously arrested in Jersey for these offences in July 2022. However, he was released pending further investigations and subsequently relocated to the UK, rendering him unreachable by JCIS officers. A subsequent search of Roslan’s Liverpool residence resulted in the discovery of a significant quantity of MDMA (ecstasy).
Detective Sergeant Carl Lynch emphasised the detrimental impact of organised crime on communities, including intimidation, violence, and instilling fear. He stated, “Project Medusa is our dedicated response to tackling county lines, and our officers are committed to cutting these County Lines dead and taking those who operate them off our streets while working with partners to help vulnerable people who are being exploited by these gangs.”
Since its inception in 2019, Project Medusa has made substantial progress in combating county lines operations. The initiative has successfully shut down 1,101 county lines, leading to the arrest of 2,421 individuals involved in various offences, including drug supply, firearms offences, and money laundering. Furthermore, 1,256 vulnerable adults and children have been identified and referred to safeguarding services.
Members of the public who have concerns about drug dealing in their area are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or reach out to Merseyside Police on 101. In case of a crime in progress, individuals are advised to call 999 immediately.
