A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after a large stash of cannabis was seized from a car.

The 24-year-old driver, who is from Whiston, was taken into custody on Friday evening following a stop check by officers.

Police pulled over the car on Steley Way, Prescot.

The woman has been arrested on suspicion of drugs supply offences.

A police spokesman said: “Drugs and a number of other items from the vehicle linked to the supply of drugs were seized by officers.”