Man arrested after drugs and £1,000 cash found at house in Moreton

Officers also seized scales, mobile phones and tick lists during the search

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 7 hours ago

A man has been arrested after a drugs warrant at a house in Moreton.

Officers from Merseyside Police executed the warrant on the morning of 15th June, searching an address in the area.

During the search, police seized large quantities of suspected ketamine and cannabis, along with £1,000 in cash, tick lists, a cash counting machine, scales and mobile phones.

An 18-year-old man from Moreton was arrested at the address on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

He was taken to a police station in Merseyside and has since been released under investigation.

What police said

Detective Inspector Sarah Wilkinson said: "This was a successful warrant where a significant quantity of Ketamine was found at a house in Moreton."

"Ketamine, which is a Class B controlled drug, can cause severe, often irreversible health problems that can devastate lives."

"Our officers will continue to pursue anyone involved in drug supply in Moreton and beyond through morning warrants, stop checks, land searches and more so they can be brought to justice and our communities protected from the harm they bring."

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Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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