Five arrested on suspicion of several drugs offences, firearms and possession of criminal property

We have arrested five people on suspicion of several drug offences and possession of criminal property as part of an investigation targeting suspected organised crime in the Kirkby area

Today (Thursday 21 March) a total of five warrants were carried out in locations across Kirkby and Netherton.

The following people were arrested:
A 26-year-old woman from Tower Hill in Kirkby on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

A 22-year-old woman from Netherton on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and possession of criminal property

A 26-year-old man from Northwood in Kirkby on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and possession of criminal property

A 32-year-old woman from Southdene in Kirkby on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class B drugs.

And a 30-year-old man from Westvale in Kirkby on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class B drugs.

All have been taken to police stations for questioning.

Speaking after the arrests, Detective Inspector Graeme Kehoe said: "This activity is the culmination of a complex and covert investigation, targeting those suspected of involvement in organised crime who we believe have been causing a significant impact in Knowsley and beyond.

"All of those arrested have been taken to police stations to be interviewed by detectives.

“We pro-actively investigate serious organised crime including the use of guns and the supply and distribution of drugs on Merseyside and are relentless in our pursuit of offenders.

“Information from the public is vital if we are to break down the organised crime groups who bring misery to our streets. If you suspect drugs are being stored or supplied where you are, contact us via @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and we will do the rest."