A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of dealing after a police dog helped officers find drugs at a property.

Officers searched an address on Pigot Street, Newtown, St Helens, on Tuesday, April 23 during which drugs were located. 

Following an additional search by a police dog, more drugs hidden in a wallet were uncovered.

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A Merseyside Police spokesman said a 35-year-old woman from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of drugs supply in connection with this.

The suspect has since been bailed, he added.