MORE than £200,000 cash and an estimated £500,000 worth of Class A pharmaceutical drugs have been seized in Wirral.

Police arrested two men after warrants were executed at properties in Bromborough on Thursday, March 2.

Officers from Wirral Targeted Policing Team worked with Immigration and British Gas to carry out the law enforcement operation at three properties in Bromborough.

More than £200,000 cash has been recovered, with a further estimated £500,000 worth of Class A pharmaceutical drugs seized.

Chester and District Standard: An estimated £500,000 worth of Class A pharmaceutical drugs were seized in BromboroughAn estimated £500,000 worth of Class A pharmaceutical drugs were seized in Bromborough (Image: Merseyside Police)

Two men, both 42 years and from Bromborough, were arrested on suspicion of the importation and supply of drugs and money laundering offences. They are in custody and being questioned by police.

Targeted Policing Inspector Michael McEvoy said: “We have been working towards issues on human trafficking and the illegal importation of drugs for a long time, and today’s operation was a significant find which has a massive impact on the community in relation to drug supply.

Chester and District Standard: More than £200,000 cash was recovered from three addresses in BromboroughMore than £200,000 cash was recovered from three addresses in Bromborough (Image: Merseyside Police)

“If people are making money from supplying drugs and exploiting people then we will target them and bring them before the courts. If you have any information in relation to drug supply in your area please contact Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.” 

If you have concerns about drug dealing in your area you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, call Merseyside Police on 101 or DM @MerpolCC.  Always contact 999 if a crime is in progress.