Man arrested and drugs and cash seized following warrant in Speke

We have arrested a man on suspicion of drug offences following a warrant in Speke yesterday, Tuesday 24 February.

At around 9.05am, a warrant was carried out at an address on Tarbock Road.

Following a search, a large quantity of cash, suspected cocaine, cannabis and other paraphernalia were seized.

A 21-year-old man from Speke was arrested on suspicion of Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs; Supply of Class B drugs; Possession of Class B drugs; and Possession of Criminal Property. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: "This investigation remains ongoing. We will always respond when we receive information about suspected drug offences.

"We see first-hand the harm that drug supply and organised crime has on our communities. It can devastate the lives of vulnerable people, and lead to serious violent crime.

“If you know anything about the storage or supply of drugs where you are, come forward directly or anonymously and we will take positive action."

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.