FINAL figures have just been collated in relation to Merseyside Police's latest 'Bumblebee' week.

A staggering 255 people were arrested for a variety of offences with £200,000 in property recovered.

Dectective Inspector Simon Byrne, the officer in charge of the week long operation, said: "We knew the operation would be a success, but we are delighted to have recovered so much property."

Property, including paintings, jewellery, cars and war medals, were recovered - a lot of it has already been reunited with its owners.

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