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Ellen Kirwin

More than £10,000 and drugs seized as man and woman arrested

Between £10,000 and £15,000 in cash and suspected drugs were seized by police yesterday.

On Monday, August 16, police found a large amount of cash and eight golf ball sized bags of white powder during a warrant search in Kirkdale.

Officers estimate the suspected cocaine contained around 35 to 50 wraps.

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A small amount of cannabis, two Rolex and Tag Heuer watches, mobile phones and drugs paraphernalia, were also taken.

A man and a woman, both 21 from Kirkdale, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and possession of criminal property.

Cash and large quantity of suspected cocaine seized during a warrant in Kirkdale (Merseyside Police)

The pair have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Inspector Beth Blake said: "The arrests yesterday show that we will take proactive action to target anyone suspected of dealing dangerous and illegal drugs in the heart of our communities.

"This warrant means a significant quantity of drugs has been prevented from reaching those communities.

"No criminal should profit from the misery drugs bring while our wider law abiding communities work hard to earn an honest living, and we will go on conducting stop checks and warrants to make those who exploit our most vulnerable feel unwelcome here in Merseyside.

"If you have any concerns about any drugs or illegal items being stored, carried or used in your community, please come forward directly or anonymously and we will take action."

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