Merseyside Police has carried out a series of raids in Speke and Garston following concerns of local residents about the supply of drugs and associated crime in the area.
The raids, which took place earlier today, lead to eight people arrested on drugs charges, continuing Merseyside Police's war on drugs, doing all that can be done to improve the lives of the law-abiding majority.
The operation saw more than 100 officers, including the dedicated Speke Neighbourhood Team, target 14 addresses across Speke, Garston and Cheshire. Officers also discovered a Cannbis factory with plants with a street value of several thousand pounds in Conleach Road in Speke.
The operation was carried out in response to calls from residents that drugs and the crime associated had the greatest impact on their lives. These are their priorities and what they want police and its partner agencies to deal with.
Six men and two women were arrested on conspiracy to supply Cocaine in today's operation, which saw 14 warrants executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Chief Inspector Dave Charnock, of Liverpool South BCU, said: "We have given a committment to the local community that we will target people dealing drugs within their neighbourhoods.
"Today is part of our ongoing activities relating to our delivery on those promises. Today's arrests will have a significant impact on the quality of life for the people who live in Garston and Speke."
One woman, aged 37, from Garston, has been cautioned for possession of a Class A drug.
One woman, aged 39, and one man, aged 56, both from Garston, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and have been bailed pending further inquiries.
Five men are still helping police with their inquiries. A 43-year-old man, from Runcorn, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and the production of Cannabis, while one 25-year-old man, also from Runcorn, and a 38-year-old man, from Speke, were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis. A 33-year-old man, from Widnes, and a 29-year-old man, from Orrell Park, were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Anyone with any information in relation to drugs activities within the area is asked to call the neighbourhood policing team in Speke on 0151 709 6010 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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