Suspected stolen artwork and over £800,000 in cash was found and linked to a gallery heist that took place 50 years ago.
A series of dramatic police raids in Wirral uncovered the huge haul that may have come from the Williamson Art Gallery in 1970.
Officers carried out a warrant at a property on Cunningham Drive, Bromborough, on September 21 before releasing details to the public.
Inside the house a large amount of cash and some artwork were discovered and taken into evidence.
A 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property and theft.
Officers then raided a second house on Oakridge Close, in Birkenhead, where they recovered even more artwork.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "On 21 st September officers carried out another warrant at a property on Cunningham Drive, Bromborough relating to the theft of artwork from the Williamson Art Gallery dating back to 1970.
"Inside the property, officers located a large amount of cash believed to be in excess of £800,000 and suspected stolen artwork.
"A 68 year old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of criminal property and theft.
"A second warrant was then executed at an address on Oakridge Close where more artwork was recovered."
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