ARRESTED | We have arrested two men and seized a firearm, ammunition and suspected drugs following enquiries in Huyton and Liverpool on Friday, 27 March. At around 2.20pm, officers attended an address in Ashbury Road, Huyton in relation to ongoing enquiries. A man was seen to try and flee from the address, and was detained. A search of the property resulted in around 1kg of cocaine and around 2kg of cannabis being seized. A 44-year-old man from Dovecot was arrested on suspicion of Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and Possession of cannabis. Following a further search, a firearm and ammunition was seized. The man was additionally arrested on suspicion of Possession of a Section 1 Firearm and Possession of Ammunition. A 68-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Both have been conditionally bailed pending further enquiries. Inspector Josh Griffiths from North Liverpool Proactive Team said: “This was a smart, proactive piece of police work and our extensive enquiries will continue while the two men remain on bail. “Removing firearms, ammunition and drugs from our communities is vital in making the streets safer. Key to such positive results are not only through proactive policing operations, but information from those communities blighted by serious and organised crime. The more information about the storage and supply of drugs and weapons, the more we can ensure immediate action is taken. Tell us what you know and we will do the rest.” Info on drugs and firearms where you are? Contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: orlo.uk/z9ssf or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-informati…. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress. orlo.uk/P5bnR
