Drugs and e-bike seized after arrest in Liverpool

A man was arrested and a suspected stolen e-bike seized after a man was seen acting suspiciously in Anfield yesterday (Tuesday 16 July).

Just after 11am, two constables on patrol on Rocky Lane saw what appeared to be a drug transaction in the doorway of a shop on Rocky Lane, and those involved made off on foot when police approached.

One man ran into the store and was detained by the officers and found to be in possession of cannabis and a significant quantity of cash.

A 29-year-old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, and possession of criminal property.

As part of enquiries, officers searched a property in Anfield and recovered a Sur-ron bike, believed to have been stolen.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “Criminals involved in the supply of illegal drugs bring nothing but misery to our communities. 

“It is a trade that is depends on violence and intimidation to exist, and exploits the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“We know those involved in drug supply use various means to transport their illicit goods in our communities, including electric bikes, and our officers on proactive patrols are alive to any suspicious behaviour they say.

“This is a fantastic example of officers acting with vigilance and decisiveness to secure an arrest and seizure of illegal drugs.

“We count on the support of the public and have increased high visibility police patrols in those areas the community tell us drug dealing is happening. 

“If you have any information about drug dealing, or know where stolen electric bikes are being stored, please contact us and we will do the rest.”

Anyone with any information about drugs or any other gang-related activity is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101, DM us @MerPolCC or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively, visit Crimestoppers’ website to make an online report here: Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)