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A sparky’s senses have helped police sniff out a large-scale commercial grow house.
“An electrician working in the Otahuhu area noticed unusual wiring coming from a warehouse on Queen Street,” explains Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB.
“Ventilation pipes were also seen, which gave the telltale signs that the warehouse was being used for illegal activity. An unmistakable smell was coming from the ventilation – it was a cannabis growing operation.”
Approximately 360 cannabis plants were discovered at the property thanks to the electrician, however the hunt continues for the rouge gardener.
“We would like to acknowledge the man for acting on his senses and reporting the suspicious set up to us, Hayward adds.
“No occupants were located inside at the time, but all of the plants have since been destroyed.”
If anyone has further information that may help police, call 105 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
