Taxi and private hire drivers are the latest to be targeted by police in a new crackdown.
Drivers across Sefton will see plain-clothed officers using their licensed vehicles in a new operation launched.
Operation Aftermath has been launched with the aim of educating drivers and to "disrupt criminality " across the taxi and road network.
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Officers will be carrying out checks on licensed vehicles and educating drivers on how to spot the signs of criminality and exploitation.
They're also looking to clamp down on those who use taxis to transport drugs and criminals across the area.
Yesterday saw police deployed in South Sefton where they dealt with a number of licensed vehicles. The officers involved arrested two males for two separate offences.
A 23-year-old from Formby was arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after cannabis and a large sum of cash were found.
A 35-year-old from Bootle was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Four taxi defect notices were also issued to drivers in the area with educational leaflets and stickers placed in cabs with the aim of educating passengers whilst in the vehicles.
Sefton Police Facebook page posted yesterday: "Operation Pelican officers have today launched Operation Aftermath which aims to educate taxi drivers and disrupt criminality taking place across the area using taxis and the road network.
"Operation Aftermath will see officers deploy in plain clothes and uniform across Sefton carrying out checks on licensed vehicles and educating the drivers on how to spot signs of exploitation and criminality.
"Officers will also clamp down and disrupt those who are using licensed vehicles to transport criminals and drugs.
"Today, officers have deployed in South Sefton, during which they have dealt with numerous licensed vehicles. As a result they have arrested two males in two separate incidents. A 23-year-old male from the Formby area was arrested for drug supply offences after cannabis and a large amount of cash was seized and a 35-year-old male from Bootle was arrested for drug drive.
"Today's actions also saw taxi defect notices issued to four taxis to keep licensed vehicle standards high, and also educational leaflets and stickers placed in cabs to educate passengers whilst being taken to their destination."
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