Thursday, 17 September 2020

Man Arrested Over Large Cannabis Growing Operation At Singleton

BY IAN CROUCH

A Vietnamese national is due to face court today (Thursday 17 September 2020) accused of cultivating a large commercial quantity of cannabis at Singleton.

Following inquiries, Police went to a home on Dimmock Street at Hunterview at about 5.30pm on Wednesday where they discovered a sophisticated hydroponic set-up.

It's alleged they found 258 plants growing inside.

A 28-year-old man was arrested at the home and has been refused bail to front Singleton Local Court  charged with four offences including cultivating a prohibited plant.

Police will remain at the house today where they are processing and dismantling the set-up.