THE charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information on the whereabouts of Leon Cullen.

The 30-year-old is wanted by police as part of an investigation into drugs and firearms offences.

A European arrest warrant has also been issued.

Cullen, from Warrington, remains wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to supply firearms and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, namely cocaine.

Police say he is believed to be part of an organised crime group which saw 20 men sentenced to a total of 185 years at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins, of a slim build with short light brown hair, a tanned complexion and prominent white teeth.

He also has two distinctive tattoos. Cullen has links to the north west.

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Warrington Guardian:

Gary Murray, north west regional manager for the charity Crimestoppers, said: “Our charity is here to take information from the public about crime, with the ultimate aim of helping to keep our communities safe.

“Leon Cullen is urgently wanted for questioning and we are appealing to people who might know where he is to contact us, with the promise that you will remain completely anonymous.

“If you have any information on the whereabouts of Leon Cullen, then Crimestoppers charity wants to hear from you.

"Everyone who contacts us stays 100 per cent anonymous. Always. We’ve kept this promise for over 30 years.

"When you call our UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 or use our anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org, your information could help keep someone safe from harm.

"No-one will know you contacted us, and it could be your information that makes a huge difference.”

Information passed directly to police will not qualify for the reward.