Both were reportedly released on bail in March 2020. No charges were brought against them and their arrest warrants were quashed, with the police reportedly citing "technical difficulties". Mr Lawless had applied for a High Court review of the arrests, which found in April 2020 that a search of Mr Lawless’ home shortly before his arrest had been unlawful. The proceedings were reportedly "concluded by consent" between Merseyside Police and Mr Lawless. However, a police statement noted an investigation would continue and that it retained £337,342.00 and €10,442.10 in cash seized from property and vehicles connected to Mr Lawless under the Proceeds of Crime Act, and "copies of exhibits seized" at the time of the arrests. Mr Lawless denies any wrong-doing. Mr Kavanagh has reportedly not spoken publicly since his arrest. On 11 May 2020, the "Echo" reported Liverpool council had suspended Mr. Kavanagh.