Southport Drug Bust: Large Quantity of Cannabis Seized, 3 Arrested

Three men have been arrested following suspected drug dealing after officers recovered a large quantity of cannabis and drugs paraphernalia in Southport.

Yesterday (Wednesday 25 March), officers executed a warrant at an address in Southport. During a search of the property, they discovered a significant quantity of cannabis, a quantity of cash and several mobile phones.

Three men were arrested at the scene. A 31‑year‑old man from Southport was arrested on suspicion of Possession of a firearm, being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, Possession of a controlled Class A drug and False imprisonment.

Two men, aged 35 and 26, also from Southport, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs. All three remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Sam Davies said: “These latest arrests is a proactive approach to tackling drug dealing to keep our streets safe. This is an on-going disruption to target criminals involved in serious and organised crime in the area which is a blight to our communities.

“Serious organised crime gangs are closely linked to serious violence, involving firearm and knife crime, and they have no thought for anyone other than themselves and greed.

“Stop searches, warrants, land searches and arrests take place all year round, and in many instances it is thanks to the public who tell us where there are issues in the community.

“If you have information on drug dealing and criminality in your area let us know and we will take action.”
Anyone with information on suspected drug dealing or criminal activity in their community can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You can also report information via our website:https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/or call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here:https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency always call 999.