Almost $70 million in cannabis has been seized from a rural property as part of an investigation targeting organised crime groups growing illegal drugs on Australia's farmland.
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Police arrested six people who allegedly ran the large-scale production farm including two people without the right to work in Australia.
Queensland Police detective inspector Brad Phelps said "this is the seventh farm identified and disrupted by the Drug and Serious Crime Group this year".
"We know that these groups operate within a sophisticated national network of production and supply, and we will continue to work through these connections as part of ongoing investigations," he said.
Aerial footage shows 26 greenhouses on the Rosedale farm in Queensland allegedly housing 13,670 cannabis plants.
More than 15 kilograms of dried cannabis was also found during the November 21 raid, police said.
"These groups might be sophisticated but we know how they operate, and we remain committed to removing illicit drugs from our communities and targeting those who profit through the exploitation of vulnerable persons." Detective Inspector Phelps said.
The six people arrested, aged between 27 and 40-years-old, were charged with substance offences including producing and possessing dangerous drugs.
Police said all six people were refused bail to appear at Bundaberg Magistrates Court "in the coming days".
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