BY IAN CROUCH
A man is due to front court today accused of running a drug house at Muswellbrook.
Hunter Valley police launched an investigation after information was provided to them in March.
Following inquiries, they executed a search warrant at a home in Madringa Avenue yesterday morning, allegedly find a sophisticated hydroponic set-up inside the home along with 188 cannabis plants and more than 18kgs of dried cannabis leaf in sealed plastic bags.
It's alleged the plants have a potential street value of $550,000, while the leaf has a potential value of $460,000.
A 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been refused bail to face Singleton Local Court today charged with cultivation and supply of cannabis.
