Hundreds of cannabis plants, with an estimated potential street value of more than $1 million, have been seized in Lake Macquarie yesterday.
About 9am (Monday 9 November 2026), police were called to a home on Brooks Parade, Belmont, following reports that a hydroponic grow house had been located.
Officers attached to the Lake Macquarie Proactive Crime Team and Lake Macquarie Criminal Investigation Unit attended the location and executed search warrants at the home and two neighbouring properties.
During the searches, police located and seized a total of 521 mature hydroponically cultivated cannabis plants.
The cannabis plants have an estimated potential street value of $1,042,000.
Officers also seized a range of cultivation equipment and lighting systems.
No occupants were located at the homes, and inquiries are continuing to identify those involved.
As those inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
