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Two men were arrested after police raided a cannabis cafe in Kensington with more than 40 customers still inside on Saturday night.

The cafe, which was located on Holt Road, was full of customers with cannabis being used 'in a variety of forms' when officers busted the illegal premises.

Photos taken after the raid show a sign above the counter which advertises the cafe as being open from 2pm every day, with users encouraged to 'stay medicated and live the dream'.

A 20-year-old man from Walton and a 49-year-old man from West Derby were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and 'Permit the use of premises for the supply of a controlled Class B drug'.

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The 20-year-old was released under investigation and the 49-year-old, who was arrested today, was taken to a police station for questioning.

Merseyside Police confirmed premises have been re-secured and all furnishings removed, adding that any persons trying to enter they 'will be dealt with appropriately.'

A statement shared by the force said: "We have arrested two men and dealt with multiple people for drug related offences following a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a premises suspected to be functioning as a cannabis café in Kensington on Saturday night, 30 March.

Community Policing officers carried out a search warrant and located more than 40 people present with a quantity of cannabis being used and stored in a variety of forms.

"Around 30 people were issued with cannabis street cautions, penalty notices or interviewed at the scene."

Community Policing Sergeant Hamilton said: "Cannabis is a controlled drug. Possession or the supply of cannabis and permitting the use of premises to smoke cannabis is illegal.

"This property has been subject of concern from law-abiding members of the community. False information exists about these types of locations, but I want to make it very clear that there is nowhere you are able to smoke cannabis legally in Merseyside.

" Merseyside Police is committed to supporting our communities and will continue to positively and pro-actively deal with people who flout the law, in order to protect those who are affected by related anti-social behaviour or crime.

"While the recreational use of cannabis may seem acceptable to some, evidence shows that those involved in the supply of cannabis are usually involved in serious and organised crime or other criminality which affects the streets of Merseyside.

"Cannabis is an extremely damaging drug and with the help of our communities we will continue to tackle those offending."

Anyone with information on suspected cannabis supply and use in their area is asked to contact the social media desk @MerPolCC, call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form at here .