A MAN and woman in their 50s have been charged after more than 400 cannabis plants were allegedly found at a St Lucia home this afternoon.

At about 4.40pm, Brisbane West District police executed a search warrant at a Mitre Street address.

They allegedly found more than 400 cannabis plants, several thousand dollars in cash and suspected tainted property.

A 59-year-old man has been charged with one count each of possessing a dangerous drug, producing a dangerous drug, possession of a utensil, and possession of a thing for use in the commission of crime.

A 57-year-old female has been charged with possession of a dangerous drug.

Both are due to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Originally published as Police find 400 cannabis plants in home