Smell leads police to $450,000 cannabis haul

[kiwi_farmer]

Arjun Ramachandran

July 2, 2009 - 7:03AM

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/s...90702-d5gs.html

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The stench of cannabis from a van that was stopped during a random breath test has allegedly led officers to the discovery $450,000 worth of drugs.

 

Highway patrol officers stopped the Toyota Hi-Ace van in Frederick Street at Fairfield about 9.10pm yesterday for the random breath test.

 

"When officers approached the van they allegedly noticed a strong smell emanating from the vehicle," police said.

 

Officers searched the van and allegedly found a large number of bags containing cannabis.

 

Police allege they found 46 cannabis plants and about 40 kilograms of cannabis leaf, worth a total street value of $450,000.

 

The 31-year-old driver and 25-year-old passenger were arrested and later charged with possessing a prohibited plant, supplying a commercial quantity of cannabis leaf and knowingly taking part in the cultivation of a prohibited plant.

 

Both were refused bail and face Central Local Court today

[smokinjoe]

I trust the reference to the 40kgs of leaf is indicative of the reporters ignorance. Who in thier right might would want 40kgs of leaf?

[jimbojones5678]

I trust the reference to the 40kgs of leaf is indicative of the reporters ignorance. Who in thier right might would want 40kgs of leaf?

I'll take it if it's going begging

 

Jimbo

[luciddreaming]

How is moving plants in a van cultivation?

How were they supplying a commercial quantity? Maybe they possessed it.... but that's it.

"knowingly taking part in the cultivation of a prohibited plant." Should just be possessing, it shouldn't be separate wtf?

And refused bail? Shit, hope they don't get the same judge for the case....

I mean, how much hash would 40kg of leaf make?

Edited July 3, 2009 by luciddreaming