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Police found a large quantity of cannabis at two properties in Manawatū.
Two men were arrested for cultivation and possession of drugs after the police raids in Manawatū.
Police found more than 80 cannabis plants, 500 stalks, and about 7 kilograms of cannabis head at a retail store in Feilding on April 30 and a rural property in Rongotea on May 8.
In conducting the raids, police discovered cannabis plants growing in two areas on one of the properties, Detective Sgt. Dave Thompson said.
“The first was a large tent, the second a hidden room. The police also located a quantity of dry cannabis head material ready for sale.”
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At the second property, police found about 500 stems drying, with attached shoots, and two well-kept head containers.
Between the containers and the cocoons drying up, his estimated police discovered about 7 kg of cannabis.
The men, aged 24 and 33, were arrested and appeared in the Palmerston North District Court on charges including cultivation and possession of cannabis for supply.
