Trio arrested for drugs offences

27th March 2023
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Officers arrested three people following the discovery suspected drugs in Southport on Friday, 24 March.

Karl Andrew Lord, 33 years, of Forest Road, was arrested and charged with affray, possession of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis) and obstructing a search.

He was one of three people arrested following the discovery suspected drugs in Southport on Friday, 24 March.

At around 2.30pm officers were on patrol when they noticed a suspected drugs transaction in a Volvo estate which was later stopped on Marine Drive.

Two suspects were found with a quantity of suspected Class A drugs.

A 32-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man from Southport were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. They have been released under investigation.

Karl Andrew Lord, 33 years, of Forest Road, was arrested and charged with affray, possession of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis) and obstructing a search.

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