The child was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis
The suspected stolen bikes (Image: Merseyside Police )
Six people, including a 13-year-old girl, have been arrested after a suspected stolen Sur-ron bike was spotted being ridden dangerously in the Huyton area of Liverpool on Monday (July 14).
The following day (July 15), police carried out raids at two properties in the Bakers Green area, the Liverpool Echo reported.
At one property officers found drug supply paraphernalia, a Sur-ron bike and a Ghost EAPC (e-bike) that were suspected stolen and subsequently seized.
According to Knowsley Police, a search of a neighbouring garden revealed three large bags containing a large quantity of cannabis, suspected cocaine and around £20,000 in cash.
In a second property officers seized another Sur-ron that was suspected to be stolen. Police said following a search of another neighbouring garden, a bag containing cannabis, drug supply paraphernalia and a large amount of cash was found.
Six people from Huyton were arrested and taken to police stations for questioning.
A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A and B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. He has been released under investigation.
A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
A 38-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. She has been released under investigation.
A 13-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. She has been released under investigation and is being safeguarded. A child protection enquiry is ongoing.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and not in accordance with a licence or insurance. He has been released under investigation.
Local Policing Superintendent Karl Baldwin said: “These arrests come as part of our ongoing work for EVOLVE Liverpool-Knowsley – our Clear, Hold, Build initiative that targets serious and organised crime, seeking to improve areas worst affected and build better futures.
“This is just the latest police operation in our relentless campaign to target criminality in the EVOLVE area and across Knowsley.
“We arrested three people on July 10, seized thousands in cash, two e-bikes and recovered drugs with a street value of tens of thousands after executing a series of warrants.
“Over the last few weeks, we’ve seized more than 20 illegal or suspected stolen e-bikes, and since May made more than 15 e-bike related robbery arrests.
“The message is clear – we’re tackling crime and anti-social behaviour relentlessly across Knowsley and we know the vast majority of the public are with us.
“If you’re committing crime in Knowsley, we’ll do everything we can to bring you to justice.”
Superintendent Baldwin added: “Drug-dealing and reckless riding of e-bikes brings fear and danger into our communities, and we are determined to take those responsible off our streets.
“To make the biggest difference we need communities to work with us. Every report matters and every voice makes a difference.
“When you come forward with information, whether it is directly to us or via Crimestoppers anonymously, you’re standing up for yourself, your street and your family.
“We will listen and we will act – we will not let criminals create havoc in your communities.”
You can contact Merseyside Police with information about crime via Merseyside Police Contact Centre on X, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
An anonymous report can also be made to Crimestoppers online here: https://orlo.uk/RhqGP