Police are appealing for public assistance after locating a drug house in Sydney’s south-west.
About 6am on Friday (19 April 2024), emergency services were called to an address on George Street, Campbelltown, following reports of a house fire.
On arrival, officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command located a house well alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire; however, the house sustained significant damage.
There was no one inside the property at the time and there were no reports of injuries.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident commenced.
Inside the premises, police allegedly located equipment consistent with enhanced indoor cultivation of cannabis, including lamps, light bulbs and paraphernalia.
Police seized more than 80 cannabis plants and plant seedings.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
