NSW: Cannabis house uncovered in inner-Sydney, police say
20 Dec 2008 9:15 AM
SYDNEY, Dec 20 AAP - An elaborate hydroponic cannabis set-up has been uncovered in an inner-Sydney house, with drugs worth an estimated $200,000.
Police raided the house in Ripon Way, Rosebery, about 3.30pm (AEDT) on Friday and arrested a 41-year-old woman who was hiding in a cupboard.
Officers found an indoor cannabis plantation with 68 plants and a quantity of cannabis head being prepared for distribution.
They also seized chemicals, filters, fans and heating lamps.
Three first floor rooms were dedicated to cannabis cultivation, a fourth was used as a drying room, while the ground floor was devoted to storage, police said.
The woman, whose immigration status is under investigation, was charged with cultivating a prohibited plant.
She was refused bail and was expected to appear before Parramatta Bail Court later on Saturday.
