$1.5 million in cannabis seized from factories in Melbourne's east

Police have seized approximately $1.5 million worth of cannabis from an industrial area in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking.

As part of their investigation, detectives from Croydon Divisional Response Unit (DRU) executed two search warrants at two factory sites in the Bayswater area yesterday.

Upon entering the adjoining factories, detectives uncovered two large-scale hydroponic cannabis set-ups.

More than 1,300 cannabis plants were seized, weighing just over 1000 kilograms (a tonne).

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about drug trafficking is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Danny O’Sullivan - Croydon Divisional Response Unit Commander Eastern Region Division 2:

“This is a significant drug seizure that would not have been possible without vital information from members of the public.

We will continue to do everything possible to disrupt the flow of illicit drugs in our local community.”

Katherine McLeod

Media Unit

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