A 56-year-old man was found with £ 10,000 cash and Class B drugs in his car after failing a roadside drug test.
The Bath man was stopped by Merseyside Police in Garston on Sunday 19 September.
After the man failed a roadside drug test, police found over £ 10,000 cash in his car.
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The 56-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, money laundering and possession of a controlled drug.
He was taken to a Merseyside police station for questioning by detectives and is on remand.
Detective Inspector Jennifer Beck said, “This was a major arrest by our officers that foiled suspected money laundering and drug use in our community.
“Our officers will continue to proactively monitor our streets to disrupt criminals who are using our streets to transport illegal drugs and criminal assets around Merseyside.
“Please contact us if you think someone is using or supplying drugs near where you live, so that we can take similar action and stop the spread of illegal drugs that could endanger lives in your area.”
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If you suspect drugs are being stored or delivered in your community, please share information through our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook “Merseyside Police Contact Center”. Always call 999 when a crime is ongoing.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
