Crop house located in Yarragon

Morwell Divisional Response Unit (DRU) officers located a sophisticated crop house at a property in Yarragon today.

DRU members executed a search warrant at a rural property on Princes Highway about 3pm.

The search located approximately 320 cannabis plants, along with equipment alleged to be used in their cultivation.

It is estimated that the value of the plants and equipment is up to $500,000.

Investigations are continuing regarding the seizures.

This result follows a similar seizure in Traralgon on 18 August.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Quotes from Morwell DRU Detective Sergeant David Harrison

"This was a sophisticated cannabis crop house operation. We will continue to target these drug enterprises in the Baw Baw and Latrobe areas.

"We seek the public's continued support by contacting police if they see or hear any suspicious behaviour such as the covering or blacking out of windows, strong plant smells and unusual vehicle or pedestrian movement".

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