Man 71 accused of growing cannabis

An elderly man with a green thumb has been charged with growing and dealing cannabis after a raid on the NSW Central Coast.

Police have been investigating the cultivation of cannabis in the area, which led to a search of a Lake Haven property on Tuesday where 100 cannabis plants, more than a kilo of loose-leaf cannabis and an air rifle were allegedly found.

A 71-year-old man has been charged with cultivating, supplying and possessing cannabis as well as firearms offences.

He was granted bail and is due to face Wyong Local Court next month.