A MAN and a woman were arrested after police found "significant quantities of drugs" as they swooped on an address in Prescot.

Officers executed a warrant at a property on Friday, November 10.

Counterfeit cash, a scrambler bike and a large amount of drugs were found.

A 31-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the warrant.

The warrant was executed the day after a 26-year-old man was arrested in Prescot, and later charged with drug dealing. 

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In a statement on Saturday, Merseyside Police said: "The Knowsley Neighbourhood Team executed another warrant in Prescot yesterday (Friday) and arrested two people.

"Officers attended an address in Prescot where they arrested a 31-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman.

"Counterfeit currency, a scrambler bike, significant quantities of drugs and evidence of drug dealing were seized."

This added: "Drug dealing is serious organised crime. It causes misery across the community. It devastates families.

"We're relentless in our pursuit of drug dealers. Help us. Tell us what you know about drug crime. DM Merseyside Police Contact Centre

"You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at https://orlo.uk/nqzpo".