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Reids Flat trio face drugs and firearms charges following search warrant

Police have charged trio people and discovered $78,000 in cannabis following the issue of a search warrant at a Reids Flat property on Monday.

According to police they also discovered a firearm during their search of the property.

"Following an investigation by officers attached to The Hume Police District, about 11.45am yesterday (Tuesday 16 April 2024), investigators executed a search warrant at a home in Cambria Street, Reids Flat, approximately 100km north-east of Young," police said.

"Police seized five cannabis plants, cannabis seeds and dry cannabis leaf, a firearm, military smoke grenade and fireworks."

Police said a short time later, a second search warrant was executed at a vacant block adjoining the property, in Caledonia Street, Reids Flat.

"Police seized 34 cannabis plants concealed behind tin fencing and a shade cloth," police said.

"A 53-year-old man has been issued a court attendance notice, for drug offences and prohibited weapon offences.

"A 26-year-old woman was charged with possessing prohibited drug.

"The 63-year-old woman has been issued a court attendance notice for firearm offences."

The trio are due to appear at Young Local Court in June.

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Police have said they will allege the 39 cannabis plants seized, had an estimated street value of $78,000.

According to police the cannabis plants have been destroyed.

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