newy.com.au – Police have seized 521 mature cannabis plants during searches of three Belmont properties, estimating their potential street value at $1,042,000.
No occupants were found at the homes, and police are continuing inquiries to identify those involved.
Police were called to a home on Brooks Parade about 9am on Monday, 9 November 2026, after reports of a cannabis grow house at the property.
Officers from the Lake Macquarie Proactive Crime Team and Lake Macquarie Criminal Investigation Unit executed search warrants at the home and two neighbouring properties.
Police said the plants were being grown hydroponically. Officers also seized cultivation equipment and lighting systems.
Health professionals warn cannabis can trigger anxiety and paranoia, impair memory and coordination, and lead to dependence and psychotic symptoms with regular use.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the NSW Crime Stoppers website. Information is handled confidentially.
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