$10.5 million worth of cannabis seized in NSW
Four charged after cannabis plants worth nearly $10.5 million seized at Austral by NSW Police Force.
Detectives have seized nearly $10.5 million worth of cannabis and charged four men as part of an investigation into the alleged cultivation and supply of cannabis across NSW.
Acting on information, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad, under Strike Force Hyperion, commenced an investigation into cannabis cultivation in south-west Sydney.
Their inquiries uncovered a semi-rural 10-acre property in Austral being allegedly used for the commercial cultivation and supply of cannabis.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives, with assistance from Bass Hill Region Enforcement Squad, PolAir and the Dog Unit, executed a crime scene warrant at a property on Kelly Street, Austral, from 10.30am yesterday (Wednesday, April 8).
Officers located and seized more than 3490 cannabis plants, with an estimated potential street value of nearly $10.5 million.
Police also seized documentation and equipment consistent with the cultivation of cannabis.
Upon entry, four men – aged 45, 29 and two aged 27 – attempted to run from police before being arrested and taken to Liverpool Police Station.
The men were all charged with cultivating a prohibited plant (large commercial quantity) and participating in criminal group contribute criminal activity.
Police will allege in court that the men were involved in the large-scale cultivation of cannabis.
All four were refused bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court today (Thursday, April 9).
Investigations under Strike Force Hyperion are continuing, and further arrests are expected.
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