Police made arrests, seized drugs, cash and weapons during a number of raids in Knowsley.
Officers carried out the warrants during a "day of action" in the surrounding area on Wednesday. During a raid which was carried out at a home in The Windmill pub on Summerfield in Kirkby, a suspect was seen to throw an item onto the roof of the pub
Suspected cocaine, cash and phones were seized and a 56-year-old man from Kirkby was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
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A further warrant in Findon Road, Kirkby resulted in drugs and paraphernalia being seized. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the occupant, police said.
High-visibility quad bike patrols were deployed to Eccleston Park in Prescot and Stadt Moers Park in Whiston following recent reports of anti-social behaviour and the nuisance use of off road vehicles. Police spoke to local residents and walkers.
A stop-check in Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton led to knives being found in a vehicle. Police said the driver will appear for interview in relation to these weapons.
Brian Loughran, Knowsley targeted policing inspector, said: “Yesterday’s action was a proactive approach to tackling issues which matter most to residents in Knowsley, to keep our streets safe and target those who look to carry out criminal activity.
“Operation Vermont allows us to draw on resources from around the force. Although such a large volume of police in an area can make people fearful, I’d like to emphasise that such action is to target those we suspect of serious and organised crime, as well as anti-social behaviour and other issues.
“We also gather intelligence during these days of action, allowing us to take further action against suspects. Key to this is information from those people who live, work and visit these areas. I would urge people to continue to come forward so we can keep taking action.
“Today’s activity supports the work we do every day of the year to tackle offending in our communities. Stop checks, warrants, land searches and arrests are happening 365 days a year across Merseyside, often in those areas the public tell us there are issues.
“I would urge people to continue to come forward so we can take action.”
Anyone who has information about drug dealing in the community or knows where weapons are being stored or who is using them can contact us by sending a DM to @MerPolCC, calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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