Sixteen people have been arrested and eight warrants have been executed across Merseyside in an effort to disrupt serious organised crime groups

The arrests were made during a coordinated operation that targeted addresses in West Derby, Wavertree, Orrell Park, Aintree, Knowsley, and kensington/">Kensington. Thirteen males and three females were arrested on suspicion of various offences.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ball emphasised that this operation is part of Merseyside Police’s relentless pursuit of those involved in serious organised crime, including the use of guns and the supply and distribution of drugs. He stated that the police will never rest in their efforts to combat gun crime and that they have already made significant progress in reducing firearms discharges in the area.