Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in Melbourne's north
More than 500 cannabis plants have been seized after police discovered what they allege is a large "sophisticated set-up" at a factory in Melbourne's north yesterday.
Police discovered the plants after they executed a search warrant at a factory on Leo Street in Fawkner about 3pm.
It's estimated the 566 cannabis plants have a potential street value of $1.4 million.
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More than 500 cannabis plants were seized. Victoria Police
Two St Albans men, aged 20 and 45, were arrested at the scene.
The duo have been charged with cultivating a large commercial quantity of cannabis and have been bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on July 30.
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