Arrests made in Merseyside and Holland over international drug network
Police seize drugs, cash and electronics in cross-border operation targeting Class A trafficking
A series of coordinated police raids have taken place across Merseyside and the Netherlands on leading to the arrest of eight individuals as part of a major investigation into an international Class A drug trafficking operation.
Merseyside Police, working jointly with Dutch authorities, carried out warrants at multiple addresses in both regions.
During the searches in Merseyside, officers recovered a substantial quantity of Class A drugs, electronic devices, and cash suspected to be linked to drug supply activities.
A 47-year-old man from Hungary and a 32-year-old man from Huyton were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Both were taken to local police stations for questioning.
At the same time, law enforcement officers in the Netherlands arrested five individuals, including two UK nationals and three Dutch men, also on suspicion of offences relating to the supply of Class A drugs.
The coordinated operation continued into Wednesday 21st May, when a 37-year-old man from Vauxhall, Liverpool was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
All eight suspects are currently being held for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
The operation highlights the increasing collaboration between UK and European law enforcement agencies in tackling organised crime networks that span across borders.