Three teenage girls have been arrested after police detected a "strong smell of cannabis" coming from a property in Tuebrook. Officers were patrolling the area on Tuesday, October 13, when they saw a man riding an e-bike outside the property. The man "acted suspiciously" before riding away quickly after noticing the officers.
Search uncovers suspected drugs
Investigating further, officers detected the strong smell of cannabis coming from the property. A subsequent search uncovered a large quantity of white powder suspected to be cocaine and ketamine, along with empty snap bags, weighing scales and other paraphernalia consistent with the supply of drugs. Officers also seized a quantity of cannabis and several mobile phones.
Arrests and bail
A 17-year-old girl from Belle Vale, an 18-year-old woman from Anfield and a 19-year-old woman from Tuebrook were arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug and possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply. All three were taken to a Merseyside police station for questioning before being released on bail pending further investigation.
Police response
Chief Inspector Andrew Fielding, one of the senior officers involved in EVOLVE Everton-Vauxhall, one of four Clear, Hold, Build areas in Merseyside, said: "These arrests demonstrate our continued commitment to tackling the supply of illegal drugs and the harm they cause to our communities. Drug-related criminality can have a devastating impact on residents, fuelling anti-social behaviour, violence and exploitation. Through EVOLVE and our Clear, Hold, Build approach, we are working closely with partners and communities to make neighbourhoods safer and stronger. Enforcement activity is just one part of that work, and information from the public remains vital in helping us identify those involved in drug-related offending. If you know or suspect someone is involved in the supply of drugs or other criminal activity in your area, I would encourage you to come forward and tell us what you know. No piece of information is too small, and the intelligence provided by our communities plays a crucial role in helping us take action against those causing harm."
Police can be contacted via @MerPolCC on X, "Merseyside Police Contact Centre" on Facebook, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
