Police allegedly seized cannabis plants from a vacant block in Reids Flat on 16 April. Photo: NSW Police.
Police raids on properties near Young allegedly resulted in the seizure of cannabis as well as a gun, grenade and fireworks.
NSW Police said an investigation had already begun before officers executed a search warrant at a home at Cambria Street in Reids Flat, about 100 km northeast of Young, on Tuesday (16 April).
It is alleged the officers seized five cannabis plants, cannabis seeds, dry cannabis leaf, a firearm, a military smoke grenade and fireworks.
Shortly after this operation, police also raided a vacant block adjoining the property, which was on Caledonia Street, and allegedly seized 34 cannabis plants hidden behind tin fencing and a shade cloth.
Two people were charged as a result of the operations.
A 53-year-old man was issued a court attendance notice for alleged drug and prohibited weapon offences, while a 63-year-old woman was issued a court attendance notice for alleged firearm offences.
The pair are scheduled to face Young Local Court on 5 June.
“Police will allege the 39 cannabis plants seized had an estimated street value of $78,000,” a police spokesperson said.
“The plants have been destroyed.”
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