Sibanengi Dube
A series of events has led police to uncovering an alleged cannabis grow house and the arrest a man for possessing a firearm in Taylors Lakes on Wednesday.
Police were initially called to a Cardigan Crescent residence after a neighbour heard a burglary in progress on Wednesday at 12.20am.
Although the offenders fled before police arrived, attending officers located what appeared to be remnants of cannabis plants in the driveway of the property.
Police then entered the premises and discovered an alleged hydroponic cannabis set up and four rooms full of plants
A fifth room appeared to have been cleared-out.
Officers guarding the scene noticed a grey Ford Focus driving slowly around the property.
A nearby unit pulled over the car and officers discovered a firearm in the vehicle.
A 34-year-old Cairnlea man was arrested at the scene in relation to the firearm and is assisting investigators with their inquiries.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
