Police have seized close to $1 million worth of cannabis from Melbourne's eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking.
Detectives from Croydon Divisional Response Unit (DRU) uncovered two large-scale hydroponic cannabis set-ups at factory sites in Scoresby and Bayswater.
Over the two days, a total of 393 cannabis plants estimated to weigh more than 590 kilograms have been seized, with a combined street value of approximately $950,000.
The latest search warrant was executed yesterday, with detectives locating 282 cannabis plants - many at peak maturity inside an industrial premises in Bayswater. The plants were valued at approximately $500,000.
Detectives were led to the Bayswater property after a search warrant was executed earlier this week in Scoresby, where police located 111 cannabis plants.
Police believe the two crop houses are linked and the investigation is ongoing.
The warrants form part of an ongoing operation from Croydon DRU detectives, who regularly target commercial drug trafficking and associated organised crime activity in Melbourne's east.
Anyone with information about drug trafficking is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Investigation and Response Manager Detective Inspector Glen Cruse - Eastern Region Division 2:
"These crop houses are highly sophisticated and clearly set up to generate maximum profit for organised crime groups."
"We believe these factories are linked and part of a wider, coordinated network actively operating across Melbourne's eastern suburbs."
"This is a significant seizure, and we'll continue to apply pressure. It's only a matter of time before we're knocking on the door of those responsible."
