A 19-year-old man was arrested after police seized a suspected stolen motorbike and drugs in West Derby.
At around 10.25pm on Wednesday, July 15, police spotted a man on the back of an electric motorbike on Muirhead Avenue East.
He attempted to make off from them before he was detained and was subsequently searched, after officers detected a smell of cannabis.
A quantity of cannabis was found and the 19-year-old of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of controlled drugs.
He was taken to a police station for questioning, while enquires to identify the owner of the bike continue.
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A spokesperson from the force said: "If you have information about this or any suspected vehicle crime, contact us via our social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information."
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