Man arrested and drugs seized in Liverpool

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after officers on patrol in Liverpool stop searched a man smoking cannabis yesterday (Monday 18 March).

The man was stopped on Smithdown Road just after 2.05am on Tuesday 19 March and a house was searched in Wavertree where officers recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cocaine, and equipment associated with drug supply such as scales and bags.

A 21-year-old man from Wavertree was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug (cocaine) and Class B drug (cannabis), and possession of a controlled drug of Class B (cannabis).

Inspector Matthew Farmer said: “Thanks to the vigilance of our officers, we have not only been able to seize a large quantity of suspected Class A and B drugs destined to cause harm in our communities, but also arrest a man suspected of drug supply.

“We are relentless in pursuing those involved in drug dealing and serious and organised criminality across Merseyside.

“Those who participate in the supply of drugs at any stage are helping to sustain an illicit trade that relies on violence and intimidation.

“Whenever seizures like this are made it hits drug dealers where it hurts – in the pocket. They care about little other than making money and are prepared to exploit vulnerable people and bring fear and harm into the heart of communities in Merseyside.

“We will never tolerate that, and will continue to conduct warrants, arrests, stop searches and land searches all year round to bring offenders to justice.

“If you have any concerns about drugs in your community, please come forward, either directly or anonymously and we will take action to make our streets safer.”

Anyone with concerns about drug dealing in their area can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, call Merseyside Police on 101 or DM @MerpolCC. Always contact 999 if a crime is in progress.