Two men arrested after several kilo of drugs found in Sefton

Two men have been arrested after several kilos of suspected cocaine were found at an address in Southport.

Yesterday, Thursday 31 January, officers attended a house for an unrelated matter and found lines of white powder in a bedroom, suspected to be Class A drugs cocaine.

Officers carried out a search of the property and several kilos of suspected cocaine was located, some hidden behind a fireplace. A small amount of cannabis was also found along with phones, cash and scales too.

Two men aged 47 years and 25 years from Southport were arrested on suspicion of Possession with Intent to Supply, Class A and Possession of Controlled Drugs, Class B. They are both in police custody to be questioned.

Detective Inspector Ted Barr added: “Serious organised crime gangs are massive blight to our communities where drugs are closely linked to serious violence, involving firearm and knife crime. 

“Criminals involved in organised crime have no thought for anyone other than themselves, and their criminal intent and greed.

“Stop searches, warrants, land searches and arrests take place all year round, and in many instances it is thanks to the public who tell us where there are issues in the community. If you see suspected drug dealing or criminality in your area let us know and we will take action.”

If you have any information on the possession of, storage or use of drugs and weapons in your community, please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.