Southport man arrested in Rainhill after police find drugs and £20k in his car

Officers have arrested a man and a woman following the discovery of suspected drugs and more than £20,000 cash in Rainhill yesterday evening (Thursday 3 February).
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At around 3.40pm officers were on patrol when they noticed a Vauxhall Astra travelling along the M62 acting suspiciously.

Following a stop and search of the vehicle officers found suspected cocaine and more than £20,000 in cash.

A 55-year-old man from Southport has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and in possession of criminal property, and a 32-year-old woman from Waterloo were arrested on suspicion and being in possession of a controlled drug and in possession of criminal property.
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Both suspects are still in police custody.
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