Officers from Merseyside Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) have seized cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine worth up to £70m. Merseyside OCP, which was formed in April 2021 as part of the Government’s 10-year drug strategy, protects the public by tackling high-risk organised crime groups using Merseyside as a hub for criminality. "Organised drug gangs have considered Merseyside to be a key hub to operate in, but the Organised Crime Partnership is making the area hostile for criminals. Detective Superintendent Tony Roberts from Merseyside Police, co-lead of the OCP, said: "Merseyside Organised Crime Partnership has struck a blow to criminals in the county. Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell said: "These results demonstrate the power of a relentless, coordinated approach to tackling serious and organised crime.