Arrests following County Lines warrants in Liverpool

Four people have been arrested and suspected drugs and cash seized following warrants across Liverpool today (Wednesday 11 December).

Merseyside’s dedicated county lines team, Project Medusa, executed the warrants alongside Matrix officers in Aigburth, Gateacre, Kensington and Toxteth.

A large quantity of cash was recovered together with suspected Class A drugs including heroin and cocaine.

A 23-year-old man from Aigburth and a 30-year-old man from Gateacre were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs.

A 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman from Toxteth were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply and possession of criminal property.

All four remain in custody while enquiries continue. 

Detective Sergeant Kieran Connolly said: “This proactive work, under Project Medusa, ensures we take offenders supplying drugs off our streets. These drug operations cause misery to our communities and often rely heavily on the exploitation of young people and the vulnerable.

“Our work to bring these people to justice continues on a daily basis, so I would ask anyone who has information about this kind of activity to come forward so action can be taken.”

The Eyes Open campaign educates young people and their parents and carers about the dangers of grooming, exploitation, and the deceptive tactics used by county lines gangs. To learn more about the signs of exploitation, please visit County Lines - Spot The Signs | Eyes Open.

Anyone with information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101, direct message the Force Contact Centre on social media @MerPolCC or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.