Four arrested after cannabis and suspercted Class A drugs found in Sutton

We have arrested four men after rucksacks filled with cannabis and suspected Class A drugs were seized in St Helens yesterday (Tuesday 13 January).

Just after 5.30pm officers spotted three men in a wooded area near Cherwell Avenue after noticing a strong smell of cannabis.

Officers searched the three men and found a bag and a tub of cannabis. When officers searched the area they also found two rucksacks filled with cannabis and a lump of white powder suspected to be cocaine.

Another man who was also in the area was searched by officers who found a large quantity of cash.

Two 27-year-old men from Stockbridge Village and a 60-year-old man from Clock Face were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B and Class A drugs.

A 31-year-old man from Clock Face was also arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.

They were taken to a police station in Merseyside where they remain in custody.

If you have any information on suspected drug dealing or criminal activity in your community please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 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. In an emergency always call 999.