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A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after officers found suspected Class A and Class B drugs along with £700 in cash during a stop and search in Seacombe.
The 17-year-old boy was stopped by Merseyside Police at 9:55 pm on 19 October. Officers spotted him riding a bicycle without lights on Brighton Street.
When approaching the teenager, police detected the smell of cannabis. A search uncovered three bags of cannabis, ten wraps containing white powder, £700 in cash and two mobile phones that were constantly ringing.
The boy, from Birkenhead, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A controlled drug, possession with intent to supply Class B controlled drugs and possession of criminal property. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside where he remains in custody.
Officers later searched an address in the area and found more cannabis, another mobile phone, cash and a bag of suspected white powder.
Detective Inspector Phil Ryan said: "To carry such a significant amount of illicit drugs in our neighbourhood is a serious crime that can put vulnerable members of our community at risk. Such crimes will not be tolerated on our streets, regardless of the age of the person responsible."
"We will continue to increase patrols in hotspot areas across Merseyside and seize any items or drugs we find that could cause disruption on our streets.
He urged anyone to come forward if they know of any drug dealing or any involvement in crime in the area.
Anyone with information can report concerns on 999 if a crime is in progress, contact Merseyside Police via their social media desk, or pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
