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3 males arrested after drugs
and firearm seized in Southport
MERSEYSIDE Police have arrested 3 males
and recovered drugs and an antique firearm following an incident that took place
in Southport, on Sunday 29 January 2017. At around 5pm, Officers attempted to
stop a Vauxhall Corsa, on Hesketh Road, Southport. The car initially failed to
stop for Officers and was engaged in a slow pursuit before being stopped, on
nearby Queens Road. The 3 males within the vehicle were detained and following a
search of the car, bags of cannabis and a phone were also recovered. Following a
further search of an address in Sefton Street, Southport, resulted in the
location of what was described as an antique handgun. It has since been taken
away for forensic enquiries. A 19 year old male, from Southport, was arrested on
suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, possessing a Section
1 firearm and drug driving. A 20 year old male, also from Southport, was
arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply. A 20 year
old male, from Birkdale, was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis
with intent to supply. All 3 males have since been questioned by detectives.
Anyone with information on drug supply is asked to call:- 101 or you can speak
to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on:- 0800 555
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