A 42-year-old man will be charged before the ACT Magistrates Court following the discovery of a grow house in Holt last night (Tuesday, 17 September 2019).

About 9.45pm, police executed a search warrant at a house on Bannerman Place. The warrant activity was initiated following an incident at a residence in Dunlop earlier in the day.

During the search, police discovered a sophisticated hydroponic setup in the rear, free-standing garage of the residence. Police seized 58 cannabis plants, hydroponic cultivation equipment and a prohibited weapon. A Holden Commodore was also seized as tainted property in accordance with the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003.

The 42-year-old man will be charged before the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date with cultivating a trafficable quantity of cannabis.

Anyone with information about illegal drug cultivation or supply is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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