17 warrants in Merseyside leads to significant drugs find
FOLLOWING the execution of 17 warrants in
Merseyside on Thursday, 16 April 2015, Merseyside Police Officers have confirmed
with us that a significant amount of Class B drugs has been recovered by them.
Officers conducting searches at addresses on Old Swan, Huyton and in Liverpool
City Centre, have recovered in excess of 300 kilos of cannabis resin.
They have also recovered 3 cars, 2 Audis and a Mercedes, that were seized at
another address in Huyton, along with 14 high value designer watches and
thousands of pounds worth of designer trainers.
Detective Supt Chris Green, from the Matrix Serious Organised Crime team, said:-
"This significant seizure of hundreds of kilogrammes of cannabis resin takes
those drugs off the streets and prevents them from bringing any harm to our
communities."
Detective Supt Chris Green, from the Matrix Serious Organised Crime team, said:- "This activity demonstrates our continued commitment to fighting serious and organised crime within these communities. This operation was carried out following an extensive policing operation and also in response to concerns raised by the local community."
During the course of the 12 month long operation, officers have recovered 7
kilos of heroin, 3 kilos cocaine, 50 kilos of cannabis resin, 45 kilos of
amphetamine, 7 cannabis farm, with 550 plants and £25,000.
Detective Superintendent Green, added:- "We are intent on arresting those who
are involved in serious and organised crime and responsible for dealing in
controlled drugs. Today's arrests should help significantly reduce drugs
activity and associated crime in these areas, improve the quality of life in our
neighbourhoods and can only serve to make our communities stronger. If you are
aware of drugs crime, or any other crime, in your area let us know and we will
take positive action and help you to improve your community. Calls to
Crimestoppers are anonymous and information provided could give us the
opportunity to take robust and positive action in your neighbourhood. By calling
today you can make a difference in your community for the future! Call:- 101 to
report any signs of drug dealing or growing also you can call Crimestoppers on:-
0800 555 111 to make an anonymous report."
Arrest details:- 45 year old man from Old Swan, 27 year old woman from Old Swan, 26 year old man of no fixed abode, 26 year old man from Old Swan, 36 year old man from Old Swan, 27 year old man from Broadgreen, 25 year old man from Old Swan, 31 year old man from Old Swan, 29 year old man from Old Swan, 35 year old man from Liverpool City Centre, 22 year old man from Old Swan, 41 year old man from Huyton, 53 year old man from Garston, 58 year old man from Kensington, 54 year old man of no fixed abode and a 34 year old man from West Derby.
