$122,000 of cannabis found growing in Magnetic Island National Park, West Point
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Police are appealing for information after finding a cannabis crop of 49 mature trees on Magnetic Island.
The discovery occurred on May 23, in a remote western corner of Magnetic Island National Park.
The plants were surrounded by an makeshift electric fence connected to a car battery according to police - presumedly to keep hungry wildlife out.
It’s estimated the crop has a value of $122,000.
This isn’t the first time police have found cannabis crops in Maggie’s national park.
Officers from Townsville’s major and organised crime division are urging anyone who may have seen people behaviour suspiciously in or around the national park at West Point to contact police.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Originally published as $122,000 of cannabis found growing in Magnetic Island National Park, West Point
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