A TAXI passenger was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police stopped a vehicle on the M62.

Officers stopped a Manchester private hire taxi on Saturday, January 9.

They stopped the taxi from entering Merseyside from the M62 for a COVID compliance check.

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Police allege that a passenger found with large quantity of cannabis.

The passenger was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply.