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Growhouse bust: Four people charged as over 300 cannabis plants seized

FOUR people have been arrested over a suspected network of growhouses busted by police in Geelong.

Over 300 cannabis plants were allegedly seized from the homes. Picture: AAP
Over 300 cannabis plants were allegedly seized from the homes. Picture: AAP

A SUSPECTED network of growhouses have been busted by police in Geelong.

Over 300 cannabis plants were allegedly seized from homes in Norlane, Winchelsea and Teesdale about 10.30am yesterday.

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Three men and one woman from Norlane were arrested.

A 60-year-old man was charged and bailed with trafficking a commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, theft and drug related offences.

Two men aged 39 and 36 face the same charges.

They have been remanded in custody to appear at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court today.

A 60-year-old woman was released pending further queries.

Victoria Police spokeswoman Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach alleged the growhouses were powered through stolen electricity.

“Cannabis plants were located inside the setups and power supply allegedly bypassed at all three properties,” she said.

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