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Drug trafficking charge after discovery of hydroponic cannabis setup, Noosaville
Noosa detectives yesterday, as part of an-ongoing drug operation code-named Operation Romeo Rhino, discovered an alleged large-scale and sophisticated cannabis production set-up which saw a 38-year-old man arrested and charged with drug trafficking.
Police executed four search warrants at addresses in Lysaght Street, Coolum Beach, Bellbird Drive, Peregian Springs, Straker Street, Cooroy and Leo Alley Drive, Noosaville.
It will be alleged at a Leo Alley Drive business police located a commercial cannabis production with officers discovering four shipping containers converted into grow rooms. Police seized approximately 27kgs of the illicit drug consisting of around 100 plants, as well as dried cannabis in cryovac bags. A number of exhibits were also seized including electrical appliances and lighting.
07:43 EDT, 29 April 2021
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Police have uncovered a large and sophisticated hydroponic cannabis operation and released dramatic footage of the moment they found the huge haul.
An estimated 27 kilograms of cannabis was recovered from 100 plants hidden inside four shipping containers at an industrial complex in Leo Valley Drive in Noosa, Queensland.
Four people were arrested in associated raids, including a 38-year-old Cooroy man at the Leo Valley Drive premises.
He was charged with drug trafficking, producing dangerous drugs, and possession.
One of the police search warrants was issued for a premises on Leo Valley Drive - where four shipping containers were searched and 100 cannabis plants found inside
About 27kg of plants were seized during raids on Wednesday. A 27 year old Coolum Beach man was charged with two counts of producing dangerous drugs as well as possession and other drug-related offences. A 25-year-old Eumundi woman was charged with producing dangerous drugs. The trio were due to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on June 1. Another 36 year old man from Noosaville was charged with possession of a dangerous drug and was drug diverted. Detective Sergeant Tim Byrnes said on Wednesday there were at least seven rooms allegedly containing hydroponic marijuana which he said had an estimated street value of $100,000. We will allege the whole premise was being used for illicit purposes, he said.
From my early days as
Queensland Times cadet in Ipswich my passion for playing and covering sport (including reporting at the Brisbane Commonwealth Games) has mixed well with my other major interest – covering local and state politics.
I still vividly recall the toppling of the Sir Joh National Party era after 32 years in power back in 1989. Friends of Noosa celebrate the de-amalgamation victory with hundreds of supporters outside Council Chambers. Photo Geoff Potter
I’ve always enjoyed feeling a strong sense of community through playing and reporting on rugby league, including Alfie Langer’s State of Origin debut. I’ve also served as a volunteer lifesaver at Coolum Beach for almost a quarter of a century.