Detectives have charged a man and seized cannabis worth an estimated $320,000 after a hydroponic set-up was dismantled at a home north of Albury.
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In June 2020, detectives attached to Murray River Police District Proactive Crime Team established Strike Force Billarga to investigate the enhanced indoor cultivation of cannabis across the Murray River region.
As part of ongoing investigations, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Thomas Street, Gerogery, about 9am on Wednesday.
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"During a search of the home, police located a sophisticated hydroponic cannabis set-up in the home, seizing 106 cannabis plants with an estimated potential street value of $320,000, 31 kilograms of cannabis leaf, firearm parts, cash, mobile phones and a tablet," a police statement said.
"Officers also seized equipment consistent with the cultivation and supply of cannabis.
"The seized items will be forensically examined."
A 48-year old man was arrested at the home and taken to Albury police station where he was charged with seven offences including enhanced indoor cultivation - commercial quantity - expose child, supply prohibited drug - commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug, two counts of possess prohibited drug, possess unregistered firearm and deal with proceeds of crime, money/property of any value.
The man was refused bail to appear at Albury Local Court today.
