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28 people arrested in crackdown on drug dealers in Liverpool North

Drug dealers on Merseyside had an early morning wake up call today as part of an operation designed to bring Class A drug dealers to justice and disrupt those involved in gangs and the supply of drugs.

Dawn raids were carried out at 31 addresses on Merseyside, 28 people have been arrested in connection with the supply of Class A drugs. Officers have also seized approximately £7,000 cash from an address in Croxteth and from an address in nearby Fazakerley, police have seized a firearm, ammunition and a quantity of what's thought to be Class A drugs. Searches are ongoing at the properties whilst those arrested have been taken to police stations on Merseyside to be questioned by detectives from the specialist Matrix team.

Today's action reinforces the Force commitment to tackling the scourge of drugs and criminality in our communities and will help it to build on the successes of recent years.

Chief Superintendent Tony Doherty, head of Force Operations, said: "The execution of warrants and the arrests today are the result of an extensive 12 month covert investigation by the specialist Matrix team in the Croxteth and Norris Green areas following concerns raised by members of the community.

"Acting on information we carefully planned this initiative over several months and today's operation is just one example of the Force's commitment to tackle drug and gang related crime in Merseyside.

He continued: "We are urging members of the public to contact us and help us to help them reclaim their neighbourhoods.

"People do have a choice. They can live next door to drug dealers who have a constant stream of people knocking on their door for their latest supplies and causing problems for them and their families. Or if they don't want their children or grandchildren growing up in this sort of environment they can make a stand by calling Crimestoppers today on 0800 555 111. Calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous and information provided could give us the opportunity to take robust and positive action in your neighbourhood. By calling today you can make a difference in your community for the future.

"Merseyside Police has already had many successes in disrupting gangs and the supply of drugs on Merseyside, with the help of local communities we can build on the good work that has already taking place. And it mustn't be forgotten that we aren't just taking dealers off the streets and putting them through the courts, we also now have the opportunity to hit those who profit from drugs where it hurts - in the pocket. In the last year alone through Asset Recovery the Force has had 134 drug confiscation orders totalling £4.7million pounds and 297 cash seizures totalling £3.77million.

"Our ability to recover assets which have been bought with the profits of crime is a vital tool which enables us to hit criminals where it hurts. There is nothing that undermines public confidence more than being able to see people visibly profiting from crime, and these powers have the potential to remove the incentive to commit the crime in the first place. Merseyside Police will use every power available to root out those enjoying ill-gotten gains."

Anyone with information about drug dealing in their community can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

23 arrested in drugs crackdown in St Helens

Officers from St Helens have arrested 23 people - 19 men and 4 women - following drugs raids at 19 addresses across St Helens.

Officers also seized one kilo of cannabis, £1,000 in cash and 14 mobile phones.

"Part of an ongoing operation"

Chief Superintendent Peter Brinkley, said: "This is part of an ongoing operation targeted against those responsible for dealing in Class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) on the streets of St Helens and is the second phase of the operation.

"Back in October officers from St Helens arrested 27 people from the Clinkham Wood area of St Helens for drugs offences. The second phase, which took place in and around St Helens town centre this morning, has arrested a further 23 people in relation to drugs offences.

"Committed to cracking down on drugs related crime"

"Officers in St Helens are committed to cracking down on drugs related crime, but we would not be able to this without the assistance and support of the community. When our residents see drug dealing taking place where they live, causing misery in their communities and threatening their everyday lives, they report it to the police or to other professionals. I hope today's arrests will reassure members of the public that when they report crime and provide information, Merseyside Police will take action.

"Following on from these arrests, we will continue to work with our partners in the council and Helena Housing to look at long term solutions, which will benefit our communities. My message to offenders is you will be caught and we will use every piece of legislation available to target your activities and put you before the courts

"Merseyside Police will not tolerate any drug dealing activity"

"Merseyside Police will not tolerate any drug dealing activity and we will take robust action against those who we believe are responsible for such criminal behaviour.

"We have listened to community concerns about drug dealing activities in the area and these arrests show that strong action will be taken in relation to drug activities. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage any members of the public who have information about drug dealing activities in their area to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

War on drugs continues in St Helens

Merseyside Police in St Helens is continuing its total war on illegal drugs across the borough.

Officers executed a drugs warrant at Berrys Lane, Parr on Thursday, 21 February 2008 and recovered a small quantity of drugs, scales, packaging and cash.

A 29 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.

She has been bailed pending forensic examination until 14 May 2008.

Police in St Helens are committed to taking illegal drugs off our streets and reduce the harm they cause to individuals, families and the whole community. The activities of drug dealers will not be tolerated and information from you is vital. If you have any information about drug activities in your neighbourhood, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or the St Helens Dedicated Hotline on 0800 093 5170.

Drug warrant executed - West Park

Merseyside Police in St Helens is continuing its war on drugs and take illegal drugs off the streets.

A drug warrant was executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Tuesday, 18 March at an address on Drake Street, West Park.

Graham Hughes, aged 30 years, from Drake Street was arrested and subsequently charged with Possession of a Class a Controlled Drug. He is due to appear at St Helens Magistrates Court on 9 April 2008.

If you have information about drugs in your area, tell us. Call the Dedicated Hotline at St Helens on 0800 093 5170 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.