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Ellen Kirwin

Suspected drug dealers named after car stop leads to discovery

Two men suspected of dealing cocaine and cannabis have been named by Merseyside Police.

Detectives confirmed that the pair have been charged after a car stop lead to the discovery of cash and suspected drugs.

Daniel Weaver, 34, from Anfield and John Germaine, 33, from Burscough, were stopped while driving a Ford Kuga on Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Markerfield this week.

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After seizing suspected criminal goods and drugs, officers charged them both with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis and acquire/ use/ possesses criminal property.

They are both due to appear in Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning.

A Merseyside police spokesperson said: "We have charged two men with drug offences after their arrest in Ashton-in-Makerfield on Monday 27 September.

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"Police arrested Daniel Weaver, 34, of Cherry Lane, Liverpool and John Germaine, 33, of Holt Drive, Burscough after stopping a white Ford Kuga on Bolton Road.

"Officers searched the vehicle and recovered cash and suspected drugs.

"Weaver and Germaine have now been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis and acquire/ use/ possesses criminal property.

"Both men were remanded in custody and will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning."

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