Man charged after four kilograms of cannabis found in van on the M6
More than 80 kilograms was later found at an address in London
Last updated 22nd Oct 2026
A 31-year-old man from Northolt in London has been charged after four kilograms of cannabis was found inside a van on the M6.
Joseph Woods, of Cranberry Close, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled Class B and Class A drug.
He has been remanded into custody and is due to attend Wirral Magistrates Court on Thursday 22nd October.
Officers from Merseyside Police's Project Medusa, who are leading the investigation, announced the charges.
Cheshire Constabulary officers stopped a yellow Transit van on the M6 southbound at around 1.45pm on Tuesday 20th October.
Police said officers found four kilograms of cannabis in the front of the vehicle.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.
Officers later searched an address in London.
Police said they found more than 80 kilograms of cannabis and approximately 100 grams of cocaine.