A raid on a stash house in Kensington saw police seize £50,000 in suspected dirty cash alongside a significant quantity of Class A drugs.
The raid occurred at a property in Smithdown Lane this morning (July 8) and resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old man, of no-fixed-address, on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. Merseyside Police said he remains in custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
Local Policing Inspector Dave Uren said: "The man arrested will now be questioned and we're pleased to have removed from the streets drugs capable of causing significant harm in our communities, as well as what could be the criminal proceeds of this activity.
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"We respond to all information received about suspected drug storage, supply and manufacture, so if you have any information and want to help bring those to justice who are intent on spreading misery, let us know. You can come forward directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers, and we'll keep sharing this good news on our social media pages."
Anyone wishing to report suspected drug issues can contact the force via @MerpolCC on Twitter, Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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