Police seize 521 cannabis plants worth more than $1 million at Lake Macquarie
NSW Police seized 521 cannabis plants valued at $1.042 million from three neighbouring properties in Belmont.
Police raided a home on Brooks Parade after reports of a grow house on Monday morning. Officers then searched two nearby properties.
All 521 mature plants were seized along with lighting and growing equipment. No occupants were found at any of the three homes.
Police are investigating to identify those responsible and have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 521 mature
- Plants seized
- $1,042,000
- Estimated street value
- Belmont, Lake Macquarie
- Location
- Monday, November 9
- Report date
Why it mattersLarge-scale indoor cannabis operations support drug markets and organised crime networks across NSW.
AustraliaIllicit cannabis cultivation remains a significant law enforcement focus in NSW, with growing operations often targeting regional areas.
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