$3.3 million worth of cannabis seized across Sydney

Raids carried out on Thursday, February 28, by Strike Force Grassy have resulted in $3.3 million worth of cannabis plants seized. Police say 1,109 plants were taken into custody along with 10kg of cannabis leaves, and $72,000 in cash. Homes in 12 suburbs were raided - located in Hurstville, Kingsgrove, Kogarah, Campsie, Penshurst, Wentworthville, Homebush, Chester Hill, Canley Vale, and Old Guildford. In addition to the cannabis seized, a 43-year old man from Chester Hill and a 33-year old woman from Canley Vale were arrested at separate locations. The two have been charged with cultivating prohibited plant, dealing with proceeds of crime and participating in a criminal group. The man was also charged with supplying a prohibited drug. Both were refused bail on Friday, March 1, at Liverpool Local Court. This probably doesn't pass OSHA standards Room dedicated to the indoor growth of cannabis in Sydney Cannabis plants seen from the front entrance of a home Established in 2011, Strike Force Grassy is an initiative by Redfern Region Enforcement Squad (RES) to investigate and combat indoor cultivation of marijuana across the greater Sydney metropolitan area. To date, they've taken nearly 16,000 cannabis plants out of their warm homes, saving Aussies nearly $50 million in having to purchase them.