Cannabis worth £200,000 has been seized in police raids on addresses in Speke.
Two women were arrested after around 50 plants were recovered from a cannabis farm in Rudley Walk while dried cannabis was found at a house in Ringsfield Road.
Alongside the plants seized by officers at around 9.15am on Wednesday morning was growing equipment and the electricity was found to have been illegally bypassed.
Detectives from Merseyside Police have confirmed that a 44-year-old woman from Speke has been arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis, abstraction of electricity and theft of gas.
A 38-year-old woman, also from Speke, has been arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis, possession of Class A controlled drugs (cocaine) and abstraction of electricity.
Both women have both been taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed.
Inspector Andy Wignall said: “These arrests, and the seizure of the drugs, shows the force is committed to disrupting the activities of criminals intent on growing cannabis in the heart of our communities in Merseyside.
“Merseyside Police treats all drug supply seriously. We believe the cannabis farm was a sophisticated operation and may be linked to organised crime.
“The fact we have prevented a significant quantity of drugs from reaching the streets, where they fuel serious organised crime and the violence associated with it, is extremely satisfying.
“Criminals make considerable money through the sale of drugs and this is money made on the back of misery that drugs bring to our communities.
“Today’s arrest and seizure shows Merseyside Police will do all it can to take action against those who line their pockets to the detriment of our society.
“Information from the public is vital. Cannabis farms often involve overloaded plug sockets and pose significant fire risks.
“I’m sure no-one would like to live next door to these potential death traps and I’d ask again if you believe someone is using a property for this purpose, please tell us so we can take action and find those responsible for setting them up.”
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.