MERSEYSIDE Police Officers have arrested 2 males following the discovery of suspected drugs and ammunition in Southport, on:- Thursday, 28 December 2023.
At around:- 4.05pm, Officers from the Force were on patrol when they noticed a man acting suspiciously on Leyland Road, Southport.
Following a stop search the Police Officers found several wraps of suspected class A drugs, crack cocaine, and heroin.
A warrant was executed, at the address, where a small amount of cannabis, long with 2 wraps of white substance were also found.
The search also discovered more items consistent of drug supply along with 4 bullets that appeared live and a firing cap.
2 males, aged 38 years, were also arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A and B drugs with intent to supply and possession of ammunition without a certificate.
Both suspects have since been released on conditional bail.
Inspector Ted Barr said:- "We will not tolerate drugs and weapons which cause fear and harm, and we will take action to make our communities a safer place to live. I would urge anyone who has any information about who is supplying or selling drugs in their area to contact us so we can take action."
If you have any information on the possession of, storage or use of drugs and weapons in your community, please contact our social media desk on:- Twitter, or search on Facebook for:- ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre.'
You can also contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on:- 0800555111. Always call:- 999 if a crime is in progress.