Queensland's anti-bikie squad has busted what they allege was a husband-and-wife steroid trafficking operation in Brisbane's north, seizing drugs valued at $60,000.
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A 34-year-old woman will front court charged with drug trafficking and production on Wednesday, following her arrest on Tuesday.
The charges stem from a raid on a Wavell Heights property by Taskforce Maxima detectives on January 6, after which, the woman's husband was also charged with trafficking and production offences.
Police will allege they discovered a sophisticated steroid laboratory in the January 6 raid.
Five litres of weight loss drug Clenbuterol, one litre of anabolic steroid oil, 28 grams of powdered anabolic steroid agent were also allegedly found by police.
It will also be alleged vials containing steroids, purifying machines, adhesive labels and instructions for producing dangerous drugs were discovered, which, along with label making equipment, suggested the set-up was a commercial operation.
The woman is scheduled to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Taskforce Maxima Detective Inspector Brendan Smith described the drug bust as a significant discovery.
"The use of steroids and its associated violence is increasing," he said.
"The apparent commercial nature of the setup is concerning.
"Not only are the products they produce dangerous to the users and the community, the laboratories themselves pose a significant risk of fire and explosion."
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
