Five arrested after bags of cannabis thrown from flats in Rock Ferry

We arrested four males and a woman on suspicion of cannabis supply after officers spotted a suspected drug deal taking place in Rock Ferry yesterday (Thursday 13 February).

At about 9.25pm, officers on uniformed patrol on Bebington Road saw the two men outside flats and detained one of the men. The other made off into the flats before leaving through a back door. He was detained by officers a short time later.

The officers entered the flats and saw two rucksacks thrown from a window at the flats which turned out to contain cannabis.

They entered the flat the bag was thrown from where they detained three people and seized cash, cannabis and paraphernalia linked to drug dealing including scales, tick lists and phones. A machete was located under a bed.

- A 17-year-old male from Higher Bebington arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis
- An 18-year-old man from Rock Ferry was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cannabis and possession of an offensive weapon
- A 47-year-old woman from Rock Ferry was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis
- A 17-year-old male from Rock Ferry was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis
- A 23-year-old man from New Ferry was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis

Detective Sergeant Adam Morgan said: “The supply of illegal drugs is often reliant on violence, intimidation and the exploitation of vulnerable people. 
 
“It has no place in the heart of our communities in Merseyside, and every seizure of cash, illegal drugs and equipment linked to them hits the dealers where it hurts - in their pockets.
 
“Using police and community intelligence, officers execute warrants, stop checks and land searches all year round to disrupt the supply of drugs, take them off our streets and bring those involved to justice.
 
“This incident illustrates the value of proactive policing in areas intelligence leads us to suspect are experiencing the scourge of drug dealing, and we will continue to do everything in our power to stop the cycle of drug supply in Merseyside.”
 
If you have information drug supply in your area, please contact us on X @MerPolCC, Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ or call 101.
 
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make an online report here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/pre-form