VIETNAMESE NATIONAL CHARGED AFTER POLICE SEIZE 250 CANNABIS PLANTS AT SINGLETON

A 28-year-old Vietnamese National has been charged after more than 250 cannabis plants were seized at his Singleton home.

Police excuted a search warrant at a home on Dimmock Street, Hunterview, allegedly locating a sophisticated hydroponic cannabis set-up, consisting of 258 cannabis plants.

Police are dismantling the set-up today (17 September).

The man was arrested and taken to Singleton Police Station and charged with:

• Knowingly take part- cultivate (large commercial quantity cannabis).
• Cultivate prohibited plant.
• Alter or add to electricity installation for metering.
• Enhanced indoor cultivation plant for commercial purpose.

He was bail refused to appear at Singleton Local Court today.