A week in the battle between detectives and Merseyside s criminal underworld
A number of high-profile raids were carried out on Merseyside or linked to the region over the past week
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Seven people have been arrested after raids in Liverpool and Oldham as part of Operation Venetic (Image: Greater Manchester Police)
Dozens of suspects have been arrested, thousands of pounds seized and drugs valued at more than £1.5m recovered in a dramatic week in the battle between detectives and Merseyside s underworld.
High-profile raids have been carried out in connection with probes linked to cross-country drugs gangs and the EncroChat communications network.
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LENOX â A proposed recreational marijuana operation at the Cork âN Hearth restaurant location, just over the Lee town line, has raised opposition about a host of issues, from the impact on the adjacent Laurel Lake waterfront to traffic and environmental concerns.
At last weekâs Select Board meeting, Selectman David Roche pointed out that he has received âa relatively large number of emails and letters from residents of the area who are against it.â He also noted concern expressed by parents whose families frequent the town beach on Laurel Lake, which is directly below the restaurantâs parking lot.
âItâs a touchy situation,â Roche said, as he requested that the topic be included on the agenda of the next Select Board meeting, at 7 p.m. Feb. 10.