A 24-year-old woman has been arrested after police raided a property in Wallasey yesterday.

Officers attended the address at around 10.20am and found nearly 50kg of what they believe is amphetamine.

Mixing agents and equipment usually used in the production of controlled drugs were also recovered for forensic examination.

The property on Vivian Avenue is now being examined by Crime Scene Investigators.

The woman has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled Class A drugs. She has been released pending a a disposal decision.

Chief Inspector Paul Sutcliffe said: "Merseyside Police treats all drug production and supply seriously and the discovery of this quantity of amphetamine and production equipment has significantly disrupted the supply of this drug in to our communities.

"We believe this was a sophisticated operation and I have no doubt that this was organised crime.

“The fact we have prevented drugs from reaching the streets, where they fuel so much other crime, is extremely satisfying.

"These people are making considerable money through the sale of drugs and this is money made on the back of misery that drugs bring to our communities and it shows Merseyside Police will do all it can to take action against those who line their pockets to the detriment of our society."

Anyone who has any information about those involved in the production or supply of drugs, is urged to contact Merseyside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.