Following a tip off to Crimestoppers Police conducted a search warrant at an address in Ashburton.
Yesterday evening, Police located a large Cannabis growing operation, where 608g and 51 packets of Cannabis was packed and ready for sale.
Having seized that and over $3000 in cash, four rooms used in the operation were dismantled.
A 54-year-old man has been charged with cannabis cultivation and supply and will appear at Ashburton District Court on Monday 21 July.
“Police take the damage caused to the community by the illicit drug trade very seriously.
“Seizures such as this, as a result of Crimestoppers information, can reduce the impact of drugs within society.”
If you have any information contact Police directly or leave information anonymously using Crimestoppers 0800 555111.
Image credit: Harrison Haines
Legalize. Grow your own at home. Problem solved.
This “damage to the community” was nearly legalised.
And?
Legalise it from here on.Wish I could access it without feeling a criminal.