A cannabis syndicate has been disrupted by police with the arrest of three men during Operation Post, targeting drug trafficking within the mail system, according to SA Police.
On Thursday 22 June detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Branch searched houses in Hallett Cove, Delamere and Christies Beach, uncovering 24 cannabis plants, nine kilograms of dried cannabis, 250 grams of cannabis oil and hydroponic growing equipment.
Police also seized three gold ingots weighing an ounce each, one kilogram of silver, two cars and more than $80,000 cash.
A 45-year-old man from Delamere and a 55-year-old man from Hallet Cove were arrested during the searches, and were bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on 1 August. A third man, a 44-year-old man from Hackham was arrested on Monday 26 June and was bailed to appear in the same court on 9 August.
The three men will face a number of serious charges including trafficking in a commercial quantity of a controlled drug, cultivating cannabis and money laundering.
Detective Acting Superintendent Tony Crameri of the Serious and Organised Crime Branch says, "Police remind the public that the growing of cannabis is illegal. Hydroponic cannabis crops in domestic premises places not only the offender but their family and neighbours at risk. Police ask anyone with information relating to the growing or manufacture of illicit drugs to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."
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