Police have charged an Albion Park Rail man after they found a sophisticated hydroponic set-up and cannabis worth $52,000 on his property.
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Officers with Lake Illawarra Police District's Proactive Crime Team launched an investigation into the supply of cannabis in the region.
About 9am on Tuesday, police raided a home in Rose Avenue, Albion Park Rail and discovered a hydroponic system in a shed, several plants and 2.3 kilograms of cannabis bud packaged in sealed bags.
Police said the estimated street value of the drugs was $52,000.
A short time later the home's occupant, a 52-year-old man, arrived and was arrested.
He was taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station and charged with enhanced indoor cultivation for commercial purpose, cultivating cannabis, and possessing a prohibited drug.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Albion Park Local Court in September.
Police seized all the plants, which will be destroyed.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
