Suspected crack cocaine recovered during police stop and search in Bootle
A 33 year old man has been arrested after police officers carrying out a patrol in Bootle discovered suspected crack cocaine allegedly concealed in the back of his clothing.
Merseyside Police Matrix officers were on uniformed patrol along Stanley Road at around 12.45am on Friday 2 October when they spotted a man whose behaviour attracted their attention.
Police said the man appeared to become nervous and anxious when he saw the officers, prompting them to stop and search him.
During the search, officers discovered a quantity of suspected crack cocaine which police say had been hidden in the back of his clothing.
Further enquiries were then carried out and officers searched a property, where a number of additional suspected drugs and drug related items were recovered.
Police said the items seized included suspected cocaine, cannabis resin, ketamine and drugs paraphernalia.
A 33 year old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, namely cocaine, possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug, namely cannabis, and possession of another Class B controlled drug.
The man has since been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.
Matrix Disruption Inspector Emma Haffenden said the man’s unusual behaviour had initially attracted the attention of officers and resulted in him being stopped and searched.
She said that during the initial search and a subsequent search of a property, officers recovered a quantity of suspected Class A drugs.
Inspector Haffenden added that police are aware of the misery and harm drug dealing can cause within communities and urged anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or other criminal activity in their area to contact officers so action can be taken.
Anyone with information about drug dealing or criminal activity in their community can contact Merseyside Police through @MerPolCC on X or Facebook, or by calling 101.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency, always call 999.
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