A “SOPHISTICATED” drug set-up was found by Gold Coast Rapid Actions and Patrols police in dawn raids at a Willow Vale property today.

Police said they will allege they found a sophisticated hydroponic set-up and “a large number of developing and mature cannabis plants” at a Bella Blvd property at 6.20am.

media_camera Cannabis plants found by Gold Coast RAP police. Picture: Queensland Police Service.

Police said a 27-year-old man was charged with multiple drug offences. He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on July 28.

A 27-year-old Willow Vale woman was charged with “permitting use of a place”. She is due to appear on July 31.

media_camera A Willow Vale hydroponic set up found by Gold Coast RAP police. Picture: Queensland Police Service.

Senior Sergeant Tracey Hartley said the seizure was an example of citizens working with police.

“Every seizure amounts to less drugs in our community, making our community a safer place,” she said.