Police
ONE million pounds worth of drugs were seized by police yesterday in Kirkdale.
At 9.00pm officers from Liverpool North stopped a BMW estate car on Burlington Street, Kirkdale, and a large amount of cannabis resin was discovered in the boot of the car.
Two men aged 62 and 36 years, not from the Liverpool area, have been arrested and remain in custody as the investigation continues.
Patrols have been increased in the Kirkdale area, after complaints from residents about suspicious vehicles.
Neighbourhood Inspector Gary O'Rouke said: "This is a significant seizure,that has taken a large amount of drugs off the streets of Merseyside.
"It is an excellent example of the results that can be achieved when we work closely with the local community.
"As part of its total war on crime Merseyside Police is committed to cracking down on the supply of illegal drugs, and would urge anyone with information about drug supply or use to contact the Police at Stanley Road on 0151 777 8658 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
