Police have seized $400,000 worth of cannabis plants and seedlings in a raid on a rural property near Mount Garnet.
Police went to the property on Wednesday on another matter but found what they allege was a large quantity of cannabis drying on a table in a yard.
Police say they also found cannabis drying in a nearby shed.
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It’s alleged a search of the property found about 300 plants ranging from seedlings to over one metre tall, and thousands of cannabis seeds.
A 43-year-old Silver Valley woman was arrested at the address and charged with one count each of producing and possessing a dangerous drug.
She was granted police bail and will appear in Atherton Magistrates Court on September 20.
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