A man has been arrested after 50 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin and cash were seized in Bootle

At around 7am on Friday 9 January officers who were on patrol on Fleetwoods Lane spotted a man riding a Sur-ron bike. Officers followed the man to a block of flats where he ran from the property but was later detained and searched. Officers found 50 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, cash and a mobile phone.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle without insurance and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

He was taken to a police station in Merseyside and has since been released under investigation.

Inspector Michelle Butland said : “Thanks to the actions of our officers who stopped a man on Fleetwoods Lane a large amount of dangerous drugs have been uncovered and removed from our streets in Bootle.”

“During the festive period and beyond Merseyside Police have launched Winter of Action a major policing push to keep town centres safe by tackling crime, reassuring communities, and ensuring our high streets are welcoming and safe for everyone. I hope these actions show how our officers will proactively pursue anyone involved in drug dealing or serious organised crime across Merseyside.

“Although we have made an arrest our investigation is still ongoing so if you have any information on this incident or drug dealing in your area please let us know so we can continue to take action and keep our communities safe.”

“If you have any information please call 101 or contact us on social media Merseyside Police Contact Centre, quoting reference 26000023471. You can also report information via our website: https://orlo.uk/8wdWl

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://orlo.uk/ogcz4 In an emergency always call 999.