Two arrested and drugs, cash and e-bikes seized

Officers patrolling the Loopline have arrested a man after a scrambler bike and an electric bike were seen racing on the public footpath yesterday (Tuesday 30 April) in Halewood.

At 7.20pm, the officers saw a Sur-Ron electric bike being ridden in a dangerous and anti-social manner, narrowly avoiding members of the public including parents with children in pushchairs, runners and dog walkers.

The rider of the electric bike was detained at the scene, and following a search cannabis resin, cash and phones were seized.

A 19-year-old man from Halewood was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B controlled drugs (cannabis), dangerous driving, and using a vehicle without third party insurance.

On searching an address connected to the suspect, a man was seen attempting to make off from patrols and was detained in a nearby garden and a black rucksack located containing cocaine, cannabis and cannabis resin, along with snap bags, scales and other associated paraphernalia consistent with drug supply. 

Inside the property, officers seized cash, scales, snap bags and three electric bikes.

A 51-year-old man from Speke was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis), and possession of criminal property.

Detective Inspector Richie Shillito said: “Criminals involved in the supply of illegal drugs bring misery to our communities. It is an illicit trade that is depends on violence and intimidation to exist, and exploits the most vulnerable in our communities.

“Those involved in drug supply are known to use our roads and every day, proactive Roads Policing patrols and stop checks help to disrupt their activities.

“Increasingly, drug dealers have turned to electric bikes to transport their illicit substances around Merseyside on roads, pavements and public footpaths, often stealing the high value bikes to support their illegal trade.

“We have increased high visibility police patrols in those areas the community tell us electric bikes may be used for this purpose, and take every report of theft extremely seriously.

“The support of the public is an absolutely vital part of our efforts to stop drug dealers in their tracks, and stop them bringing intimidation, violence and misery into the heart of our communities.

“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)