Parkes: Hydroponic cannabis houses located after tip-off

On Thursday, June 27, officers attached to the Central West Police District attended a vacant home on May Street, following reports of a hydroponic cannabis system setup.

On arrival police found a professional system and a large quantity of cannabis leaf and stem.

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Following investigations, police attended a home on Hill Street where a second sophisticated inactive hydroponic setup was found.

Between 10 and 20 kilograms of cannabis was located in garbage bags at the home.

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Investigations continue.

Police have now appealed for public assistance to assist with the investigation, and encourage anyone with information on the occupants prior to November 2018 to contact Parkes Police Station on 6862 9999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Anyone with information can also visit Crime Stoppers online at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.