A 34-year-old male from the Crosby area has been arrested for Drug supply and other Offences

Operation Pelican Officers have arrested a 34-year-old male from the #Crosby area for Drug supply Offences, Disqualified Driving, and Money Laundering.

A s from Merseyside police said: ”Officers have sighted a high powered off road electric being ridden in the #Crosby area by Officers. The male has then stopped at an address and been involved in a drug transaction in the doorway.”

“Whilst stopped Officers have attempted to detain the male, however he has thrown the bike towards officers and made off on foot over numerous garden walls. Officers have remained in hot pursuit of the male and detained him a short distance away.“

“The male was found in possession of numerous snap bags of cannabis and a quantity of cash. The male was also found to be disqualified from driving until 2023.”

“Officers have then attended a linked address to the male and located a large quantity of cash believed to be approximately £6,000 which is believed to be from the proceeds of crime. This has been seized along with further cannabis.“

“The high powered bike has been recovered by Police and found to be capable of reaching speeds of over 48mph.”

”The male now awaits questioning by detectives.”

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