TWO men who were arrested as police seized £400,000 of cigarettes and cash following a stop check have been bailed.

Officers stopped a Vauxhall Vectra at around 8.40pm on Tuesday night, February 28, which was seen driving erratically on Gorsey Lane after it was initially sighted on Helena Road.

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Following a search of the vehicle, a large quantity of suspected drugs were seized. Two men were detained and arrested.

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A subsequent search of a premises led to around £50,000 of cash and an estimated £400,000 of cigarettes being seized.

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Cash and cigarettes were seized

A 29-year-old man, from Burtonwood, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving; possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and cocaine; and acquire/use/possess criminal property.

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Meanwhile, a 33-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

Both men were taken to custody for questioning by detectives.

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Cash and cigarettes were seized

A Merseyside Police spokesman has confirmed that both men have been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

Cash and cigarettes were seized

Cash and cigarettes were seized

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