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Two men charged over huge cannabis haul found in Salisbury South warehouse

Drugs and cars were seized – and two men charged – after police allegedly uncovered a huge cannabis haul in a Salisbury South warehouse.

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Cannabis and two cars were seized by police after a “sophisticated” drug operation was allegedly discovered in a Salisbury South warehouse.

Police say they searched the warehouse on Mengel Street on January 10, where they allegedly found 14 large cannabis plants, along with 50kg of dried cannabis packaged and ready for distribution.

Drugs and cars seized during Salisbury South search. Picture: SA Police
Drugs and cars seized during Salisbury South search. Picture: SA Police
Drugs and cars seized during Salisbury South search. Picture: SA Police
Drugs and cars seized during Salisbury South search. Picture: SA Police

A Subaru WRX sedan and an Audi RS4 station wagon were also seized from the property.

Police arrested two men – a 45-year-old from Semaphore and a 47-year-old from Golden Grove – who were charged with cultivating cannabis, possess prescribed equipment, theft of electricity and trafficking a large commercial quantity of cannabis.

Drugs and cars seized during Salisbury South search. Picture: SA Police
Drugs and cars seized during Salisbury South search. Picture: SA Police

Both men were refused bail and appeared in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Thursday January 11.

They were remanded in custody and are scheduled to reappear on January 18.

Police are urging anyone with information about the manufacture, sale and possession of illegal drugs to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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