Thirteen arrested in ongoing investigation into drug supply across UK and Isle of Man
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We have today, Thursday 7th September, arrested 13 people as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A and B drugs throughout the UK and Isle of Man.
Eleven properties across Merseyside were searched and a quantity of Class A & B drugs, a large quantity of cash and a vehicle containing a ‘hide’ compartment were recovered.
A 47 year-old man from Bootle was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs and conspiracy to conceal/transfer criminal property
A 35 year-old man from Fazakerley, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A & B drugs and conspiracy to conceal/transfer Criminal Property
A 38 year-old man from Bootle, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A & B drugs
A 51 year-old woman from Aintree was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs
A 31 year-old man from Walton was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to conceal/transfer criminal property
A 68 year-old man from Bootle was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs
A 57 year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of Conspiracy to supply Class B drugs
A 47 year-old man from the Widnes area was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs and conspiracy to conceal/transfer Criminal Property
A 37 year-old woman from Gateacre was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to conceal/transfer criminal property
A 24 year-old man from Wavertee area arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to conceal/transfer criminal property
A 47 year-old man from the Widnes area was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply
A 29 year-old man from Fazakerley was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug Class A
A 24 year-old man from the Wirral was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug Class B
All are currently in custody where they will be questioned by detectives.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ball said: “These recent arrests form part of an ongoing investigation targeting the supply of Class A and B drugs across the UK and the Isle of Man.
"The relentless work of our officers shows our continued commitment in targeting anyone involved in organised crime and removing dangerous drugs from our streets.
"The information we receive from our communities is always vital to what we do and I would ask if anyone has any information about who is supplying drugs in their communities to please contact us and we will do the rest.”