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Sydney cannabis crop uncovered in blaze
AAP
An extensive indoor cannabis crop has been uncovered after emergency services responded to a house fire in Sydney's west.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at the property at Marayong at 6.30pm on Sunday and then discovered more than 250 cannabis plants growing in an indoor hydroponic system.
Police have placed a guard at the home as they work to identify who was renting the house.
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