Brisbane house modified to accommodate '$2 million cannabis crop'

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A rental property south of Brisbane was "extensively modified" to accommodate about 450 cannabis plants growing inside, police claim.

The Littler Street house in Sunnybank was raided by police on Wednesday, with investigators allegedly locating a sophisticated hydroponic house run by two men.

They allege the drugs inside had a street value of $2 million.

Police said power to the house was diverted around meters, requiring it to be rendered safe before the set-up could be dismantled.

 

Men aged 32 and 22 were arrested.

They were both charged with stealing, drug trafficking, drug producing, drug possession and possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.

The pair are expected to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 30.

Acting Detective Superintendent Geoff Sheldon said public tip-off led to the raids.

"We want the public to continue to report suspicious activity to us as they have done in this...

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