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Police have seized nearly 300 cannabis plants and 15kg of dried cannabis, with an estimated street value of $750,000, following a search warrant at a house in the state's Central West region.
In 2024, officers attached to Central West Police District commenced an investigation into an organised criminal syndicate based in southwest Sydney, operating a number of houses throughout the central west for indoor cannabis cultivation.
Following enquiries, police executed a search warrant at a property in Adina Cres, Orange, about 9.20am yesterday, Thursday 8 January 2026.
During the search, Police seized a total of 298 cannabis plants and approximately 15kg of dried cannabis leaf inside the eight rooms throughout the house. A significant amount of equipment used in the cultivation of cannabis by enhanced indoor means was also removed from the residence.
The estimated street value of the cannabis seized is $750,000.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
