Three people arrested in Southport

Officers arrested three people following the discovery of suspected drugs in Southport on Friday, 24 March.

At around 2.30pm officers were on patrol when they noticed a suspected drugs transaction in a Volvo estate car which was later stopped on Marine Drive.

A 32-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man from Southport were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. They have been released under investigation.

A further search was conducted at a property on Forest Road and Karl Andrew Lord, 33 years, of Forest Road, was arrested and charged with controlled Class B drug (cannabis). He will appear at Sefton Magistrates on Wednesday 19 April.

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You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.