POLICE arrested suspected dealers after spotting an alleged drugs exchange in Prescot.

Officers say they saw a drug deal between suspects in a vehicle and a pedestrian on Thursday, March 7.

The vehicle was stopped a short distance away and two men were searched.

Officers say they found cash, multiple phones and a large quantity of suspected class A drugs, they allege was hidden in the suspects' underwear.

The men were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of criminal property.

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Meanwhile, the pedestrian was allegedly found in possession of a small amount of class A and a small amount of class B. Police say he was dealt with at the roadside in relation to this.

Officers seized the vehicle and two addresses were then searched following the arrests.

A large amount of cash, a cocaine, scales and further evidence of dealing was found.

A woman at the address was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs and possession of criminal property.

The three suspects were taken into custody, and the police investigation remains ongoing.