Lake Illawarra police attended a home in Flinders just before 10am on Tuesday where they spoke to the male occupant before searching the premises and allegedly locating a hydroponic set up.

The 34-year-old man was questioned by police before being arrested and taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station.

The man was later charged with supply of prohibited drug, cultivate prohibited plant and possess prohibited drug. 

He was granted bail to appear at Port Kembla Local Court on October 14.