Merseyside Police are continuing to crackdown on organised crime in troubled estates and have arrested 18 people.
On Wednesday, February 8, the force undertook a day of action with the aim of disrupting organised criminal activity around the Beechwood estate, as well as targeting potential drugs supply at the ports and tunnels. Police said the activity, part of an ongoing disruption initiative called Operation Vermont, is not directly linked to the murder of Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve but follows longstanding issues in the area involving criminal gangs.
During the day police carried out 37 stop searches, open land searches, executed three warrants, searched three homes and seized drugs, weapons and vehicles. A total of 18 people were arrested for a variety of offences and police say they are continuing to reassure the public.
