Police said the cannabis seized has an estimated street value of $500,000.
Police said the cannabis seized has an estimated street value of $500,000. Rob Wright

Police seize $500,000 worth of cannabis from property

A MAN has been arrested after police located a cannabis crop worth around $500,000 at a Coffs Harbour property.

Around 2.40pm yesterday, police executed a search warrant at the property on Bennetts Rd.

The officers seized 200 mature cannabis plants, 195 grams of cannabis seeds, two slingshots, ammunition and 5.370kg of cannabis.

Police said the cannabis has an estimated street value of $500,000.

The man, 49, has been charged with supply cannabis, possess prohibited drug, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, and possess ammunition without holding a licence/permit.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on May 28.


Fighting to end the inequality: Big Rigs and TWU

Fighting to end the inequality: Big Rigs and TWU

Over the years the TWU and Big Rigs have played their parts in the role of keeping...

Sad day for all in transport

Sad day for all in transport

It is a sad day for all of us in the industry as Big Rigs magazine has been a part...

$145m to upgrade SA truck routes and roads

$145m to upgrade SA truck routes and roads

The package is part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure funding boost