SMOKE SHACK
Esperance police have seized a number of "six-foot" cannabis plants from a house, grown with what they described as a "sophisticated hydroponic setup".
Four officers raided the Nulsen property just before 10am yesterday.
They found seven plants in a back shed, which they said were nutrient-fed with pond pumps and assisted with lighting and light timers.
Early estimates suggest the haul of drugs and equipment could be worth more than $20,000.
The largest cannabis plant was up to six-foot high, stuffed with smaller saplings and medium-sized specimens into a 2m x 2m cupboard.
The haul is the second significant confiscation this month for Esperance police, who also seized 413g of cannabis after being tipped off by a member of the public.
Detective Senior Constable Ben Lucas, who attended the Morton Way house yesterday, said the recent cannabis haul was not the result of a targeted police operation.
"We are just targeting anything that comes to our attention," he said.
Detective Sergeant Darryl Noye said the find was "a significant seizure for Esperance".
The 42-year-old occupier was not present at the time of the raid but is assisting police with their inquiries.
The man's wife was home when police attended.
Police ask anyone to report suspicious behaviour by calling Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
