Eight arrested following raids across merseyside and holland

DURING THE SEARCHES IN MERSEYSIDE, OFFICERS RECOVERED ELECTRONIC DEVICES, CASH, AND A 'SIGNIFICANT' QUANTITY OF CLASS A DRUGS 20:31, 21 May 2025 Eight men have been arrested

following a series of raids across Merseyside and Holland. It comes as part of a joint investigation into an international drug trafficking network. During the searches in Merseyside,

officers recovered electronic devices, cash, and a 'significant' quantity of class A drugs. Last night (May 20), a 47-year-old man from Hungary and a 32-year-old man from Huyton

were both arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Simultaneously, in the Netherlands, authorities arrested five individuals; two men from the UK, and three men from

Holland were arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences. A 37-year-old man from Vauxhall, Liverpool has been arrested this evening, (Wednesday, May 21) on suspicion of conspiracy to

supply Class A drugs, as part of the investigation. Article continues below All suspects have been taken to local police stations for questioning. For the latest news and breaking news visit

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