Two arrested for drugs and carrying a bladed article

Operation Pelican Officers yesterday ventured to North Sefton to assist with the policing of the Southport Festival. Whilst in the area they have arrested two adult males in the  area for Possession with Intent to Supply Cannabis and Cocaine. One of the males was also arrested for Assaulting an Emergency Worker, Possession Of a Bladed Article and Obstruct Police.

Officers sighted a suspected drugs transaction in the area from a vehicle. Officers have detained both males involved and after a search suspected cocaine and cannabis where seized. Also seized was a blade that was located next to the driver of the vehicle.

Subsequently address searches where carried out where a large amount of cocaine and cannabis was recovered along with scales and packaging 

Both males remain in custody ready for questioning