A Dannevirke man has been arrested after he was found growing more than 800 cannabis plants in a garage.
Police acting on a public tip-off yesterday searched an Otope Rd address and found 699 cannabis seedlings and 164 more mature plants in a sophisticated growing room.
The plants would have an estimated street value of between $500,000 to $2.5 million if grown to maturity and harvested.
Detective Sergeant Graham Perks said the haul demonstrated the value of public assistance in solving crime.
A 28-year-old man was due to appear in Palmerston North District Court today.
