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Tom Duffy

Weapons, drugs and designer goods seized in raids

Four people were arrested after police seized thousands of pounds worth of designer goods, cash and weapons in south Liverpool.

Police executed a warrant on Dombey Street in Toxteth at around noon on Thursday and found £4,000 in cash, designer goods and a cannabis press.

A woman, 22, and two men aged 25 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs. The woman and 25 year-old man were additionally arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property.

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All three were taken into custody.

Police on nearby Bala Street then spotted a man acting suspiciously entering a property they believed was linked to drugs activity. A man, 40, was searched and police found cocaine and heroin on him. He was arrested for possession of a controlled Class A drug.

A search was carried out at the address where officers also found a machete and dagger which were both seized. The man was taken into custody for questioning.

A police spokesman said: "If you know someone involved in criminal activity, is storing a weapon, dealing drugs or is involved in serious criminality in one way or another, please get in touch. Report via 101 – DM @MerPolCC – Call Crimestoppers anonymously."

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