THREE arrests have been made across the North West today following an investigation into County Lines drug dealing.

Officers from Merseyside Police's Project Medusa team carried out three warrants in Wigan, Bootle and Warrington today (Monday, February 14).

A 29-year old woman from Wigan was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, misconduct in a public office and conveying articles into a prison. 

Further enquiries led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man from Bootle and a 25-year-old man from Kirkby on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

All have been taken into custody and will be questioned by police. 

This was part of the ongoing Project Medusa, a Merseyside-led initiative set up to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation.

They have been taken into custody and will be questioned by police.

Detective Constable Abi Whittle said: "County Lines gangs groom and exploit vulnerable people in our communities in order to sell drugs.

"Our work to disrupt these gangs continues, and I would like to reassure the communities of Merseyside that the force will continue its fight against those involved in serious organised crime to make our communities safer. 

“We will continue to work alongside partner forces as we have done today, to make arrests and bring these offenders to justice.”

If you have concerns about drug dealing in your area you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, call Merseyside Police on 101 or DM @MerpolCC. Always contact 999 if a crime is in progress.