Merseyside Police arrested two men in Westvale, Kirkby, on February 13, 2026, on suspicion of various driving and drug-related offences following a local patrol. Officers spotted a 22-year-old man riding a suspected stolen electric bike in Old Rough Park before he was taken into custody for dangerous driving and possession of a knife.
During the search, police found a mobile phone that had been snapped in half, a gas canister, and several unlabelled pills. The man was also arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of illegal drugs. A second man, aged 56, was stopped during the same operation and found with 30 wraps of suspected drugs.
These arrests are part of a wider project called Operation Gears, which began in July 2025. This initiative aims to stop people from using two-wheeled vehicles to commit crimes or put the local community in danger. Chief Inspector Ray Mavrakakis confirmed that officers are continuing to focus on these issues to help keep residents safe.
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