13 Merseyside drug arrests linked to Island

Friday, 8 September 2023 10:23

13 drug related arrests made in Liverpool are connected to the Isle of Man as part of an ongoing investigation.

Merseyside Police searched 11 properties and a quantity of Class A and B drugs, cash, and a vehicle with a hidden compartment were recovered.

It comes as part of Operation Artemis, which has resulted in a number of prosecutions on the Island.

The Isle of Man Constabulary says it continues to work closely with UK forces to target organised crime groups and remove dangerous drugs from our streets.

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