Three arrested after £40k and blocks of suspected heroin seized in Liverpool

Three people have been arrested after £40,000 in cash and 4.5kg of suspected heroin were found in Liverpool.

On Saturday morning (23 May) officers attended an address in Toxteth and while searching the property found two golf ball sized bags containing suspected crack cocaine and heroin in the living room, £2,000 in bank notes, cannabis resin, multiple phones and a Tag Heuer wristwatch.

Two men were arrested, and a further search of an apartment in Liverpool city centre was conducted where £40,000 in bank notes, three large brick-sized blocks of suspected heroin and drug dealing paraphernalia such as mobile phones, electronic scales and empty snap bags were recovered.

A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A and B controlled drugs (suspected heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis resin), and acquire/use possess criminal property. He has been released under investigation.

A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A and B controlled drugs (suspected heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis resin), and acquire/use possess criminal property. He has been bailed with conditions.

A 27-year-old woman from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A controlled drug and acquire/use possess criminal property. She has been bailed with conditions.

Detective Inspector Jemma Berry said: “A significant quantity of suspected heroin has been removed from our streets, which is would have caused significant harm and that cause misery in our communities.

“Drug dealing affects those who live and work in the area, causing misery to families and often involves the exploitation of vulnerable people.

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

“Information from the public is vital if we are to breakdown the organised crime groups who bring misery to our streets.

“We urge people to continue coming forward with information and intelligence by either contacting us or anonymously through Crimestoppers so we can act.”

 If you have concerns about drug dealing in your area you can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via 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 call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always call 999.