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DETECTIVES from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit seized more than 1000 cannabis plants from a vacant commercial property in Newborough.

Officers executed a search warrant at the property on Monday, August 26 as part of an ongoing investigation into drug manufacturing across Gippsland.

During the search, police located and seized 1309 mature cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $1 million.

Bust: About $1 million worth of cannabis was seized from a Newborough address this week. Photograph supplied

“This seizure has no doubt put a significant dent in the illicit drug trade,” Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit Detective Acting Sergeant, Mark Woodbridge said.

“We’re not backing off when it comes to cracking down on those looking to profit from illicit drugs.

“We urge anyone in the community with information about drug trafficking to come forward and report anonymously via Crime Stoppers or to local police.”

No arrests have been made at this stage, and enquiries are ongoing to determine whether the seizure is linked to organised crime.

Anyone who has information about drug trafficking is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au