16 people arrested and items seized following warrants executed across Merseyside to tackle serious organised crime groups

Following warrants issued earlier today, Thursday 9 November, we have seized a suspected stolen motorbike, a drone, drugs and around £4,500 in cash.

This morning, officers executed warrants at eight addresses in West Derby, Wavertree, Orrell Park, Aintree, Knowsley and Kensington as part of our relentless activity to disrupt serious organised crime groups.

In total we arrested 16 people including 13 males, aged 16, 35, 27, 26, 23, 56, 51, 35, 46, 29, 26, 29 and 61, and three women, aged 37, 52, and 37, who were arrested on suspicion of various offences.

They all remain in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ball said: “We are now in a position to confirm that we have seized a number of items following this morning’s warrants held in Merseyside.

“This includes a suspected stolen motorbike, a drone, two watches and around £4,500 in cash.

“Our investigation is ongoing as we continue to disrupt the criminal activities of those involved in serious organised crime in Merseyside.

“Information from the public is vital if we are to breakdown the organised crime groups who bring misery to our streets and I would appeal to anyone who has information to come forward.”

Information from the public is vital to the success of the ongoing work and anyone who has information about firearms or drug dealing in your community, you can DM us @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or call 101.