Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Police Make "Huge" Hydroponics Cannabis Bust

Police in Auckland have busted what they describe as a "huge" and sophisticated hydroponics cannabis operation.

Up to 1,000 plants and tens of thousands of dollars worth of cannabis heads were discovered in a warehouse in Onehunga yesterday.

Police also found a crossbow and a quantity of what appears to be methamphetamine, or ice.

A 35 year old from Onehunga was arrested and was due to appear in court today on charges including cultivating cannabis and allowing a building to be used for cultivation.

Detective Sergeant Dave Nimmo says the cannabis plants range in size from seedlings to fully grown trees.

He says officers will execute further search warrants over the next few days, and further arrests are expected

[Story from www.radionz.co.nz]