Operation EVOLVE: Man arrested in Walton on suspicion of drugs offences

We have seized a large amount of cannabis, cash and arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences.

Officers from EVOLVE Everton-Vauxhall were on plain clothes patrol in Walton on Saturday (January 17 2026) when they saw a man dressed as a delivery driver engaged in what appeared to be a drugs exchange.

Following a pursuit of the man to a nearby house, officers conducted a search of the property and discovered a substantial amount of cannabis, a quantity of suspected cocaine and cash hidden inside.

A 42-year-old male from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, possession of Class A drugs and possession of criminal property.

He was taken into custody for questioning and has since been released under investigation.

Inspector Christopher Taylor, one of the senior officers involved in EVOLVE Everton-Vauxhall – one of Merseyside’s four Clear, Hold, Build operations, sad: “This arrest is part of our ongoing work to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs and tackle the significant harm they cause to communities.

“Cannabis supply is often linked to wider criminality, exploitation and anti-social behaviour and can have a lasting impact on neighbourhoods and vulnerable people.

“We will continue to act on intelligence and take robust action against those involved but we also rely on information from the public.

“If you have concerns about drug-related activity in your area I would urge you to report it – your information really can make a difference.”

Anyone with information on criminality can 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 by calling on 0800 555 11, or by making an online report here: https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/campaigns/give-information-100-anonymously-about-organised-crime-in-merseyside