More than 3000 marijuana plants seized in police drug bust

A police raid of eight properties on Monday has uncovered more than 3000 cannabis plants and left four men facing drug charges.

Four men have been charged after more than 3000 cannabis plants were found north of Adelaide.

SA Police raided eight semi-rural and northern suburbs properties on Monday as part of an investigation into the large commercial cultivation of cannabis.

They seized 3190 marijuana plants and several other items of prescribed equipment.

Police will allege it was an ongoing operation as the plants were at various stages of maturity.

SA Police seized 3190 cannabis plants after searching eight properties north of Adelaide. Picture: SA Police

Four men aged 44, 42, 40 and 21 were arrested and charged with cultivating a large commercial amount of cannabis.

They were all refused bail and appeared in Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

A 38-year-old man was also reported for cultivating the drug.

He is due to appear in court at a later date.

Anyone with information about the cultivation, sale or supply of illicit drugs is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

You can remain anonymous.