A man has been arrested after a police dog sniffed out suspected cocaine, and boxes of cannabis resin, in a car stopped on Brooms Cross Road.
At around 11.15pm yesterday (Tuesday), a Skoda Octavia was stopped by Matrix officers, and a search was carried out due to a strong cannabis smell and a piece of cannabis found in the boot.
A police dog sniffed out a bag of suspected cocaine and further boxes containing cannabis resin hidden behind panelling.
A 32-year-old man from Roby was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs and has been taken to a police station for questioning.
Inspector Stephen Cooke, who runs the Matrix Dogs and Mounted Unit, said: “Our highly-trained dogs can find anything from drugs and weapons to people, and we’re pleased to see PD Jess assist in this arrest.
“We’re committed to tackling the misery that drug supply caused in Merseyside and beyond, so if you have any information to assist, come forward and we will take action.”
Anyone with information on suspected drug supply is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form
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