Black Mountain drug raid video: Noosa detectives raid property
Noosa detectives have allegedly seized 20kg worth of marijuana plants from a hydroponic drug farm as two Black Mountain men are charged with a raft of offences. WATCH THE VIDEO:
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Detectives have smashed a sophisticated Noosa hinterland drug operation with 20kg of marijuana being allegedly seized.
Noosa Division of the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch descended on a Black Mountain property about 8am on April 1 in a targeted raid which allegedly uncovered a marijuana growing operation.
Detective Senior Constable Mal Teissl said an elaborate hydroponic marijuana crop containing 20kg of plants was allegedly found and seized.
Constable Teissl said the plants were of significant size with some being up to 2.6m in height while others were in different stages of growth.
A 48-year-old Black Mountain man was charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs and possessing utensils or pipes
A 59-year-old Black Mountain man was also charged with one count each of producing dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing anything for use in the commission of crime and possessing utensils or pipes.
They will all appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on May 10, 2022.
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