FIVE people have been arrested and drugs seized during a raid in Birkenhead.

Merseyside Police carried out a drugs warrant at three homes, one in Harrowby Road and two in The Woodlands at around 10am on Wednesday, May 15.

Heroin, cocaine, cannabis and cash were all seized from the homes.

Two women, aged 34 and 41, from Birkenhead were arrested on suspicion with intent to supply class A and class B drugs.

Three men, two aged 37 and one 30-year-old from Birkenhead were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis class A and class B drugs.

They have all been taken into custody for questioning.

Anyone with information on suspected drug dealing can contact Merseyside Police via social media @MerPolCC and always call 999 if a crime is in progress.

Information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.