Police officers discovered cocaine and cannabis after noticing a strong smell of cannabis in Huyton.
The officers had been taking part in a patrol when they happened to smell cannabis coming from a flat on Warwick road.
In a search of the property, police found a large number of items used in drug distribution were located including snap bags and scales along with cocaine and cannabis
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Three men at the property were then arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug and for possession with the intent to supply class A and B drugs.
The drugs were seized and the men were taken to custody for questioning.
Officers in Knowsley were taking part in Neighbourhood Policing Week when the discovery was made during a high visibility patrol.
Inspector Paul Makin said: "This recovery shows the importance of proactive policing and having increased patrols on the streets.
"I am pleased that a large amount of drugs have been removed from the distribution chain and I hope the public feel safer knowing these drugs aren’t being used in their communities."
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