Police smashed their way into two homes in the latest crackdown on County Lines drug gangs.
Officers from Merseyside Police carried out two warrants in the city today as part of Project Medusa.
Project Medusa is an ongoing operation led by Merseyside Police to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation.
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Three people were arrested during the raids which followed an investigation into County Lines drug dealing into North Wales and Hampshire.
The arrests included a 34-year-old man and 24-year-old woman from the Fairfield area and a 19-year-old man from Fazakerley who will be taken to police stations on Merseyside where they will be questioned.
Inspector Gary Stratton said: “Organised crime is hugely damaging to our communities, often involving intimidation, violence and creating fear and it is these criminals who run County Lines. Criminals involved in organised crime have no thought for anyone other than themselves, and their criminal intent and greed.
“Project Medusa is dedicated to cutting these County Lines dead and as this investigation has shown, regional boundaries do not matter.
"We work with partners in other forces to trace those organised criminals responsible and help those who may be exploited by these gangs.”
Read more here about how to spot the signs of exploitation linked to drug dealing and the
Eyes Open campaign, introduced by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership: www.eyes-open.co.uk
You can also report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or via Twitter @MerPolCC.
You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org
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