Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives and Shepparton Divisional Response Unit officers seized more than 400 plants following two search warrants on the morning of Wednesday, November 26.
Officers executed the first warrant at a property on Marungi St, Shepparton about 8.30am.
Police said they discovered 269 cannabis plants, weighing about 180kg.
Thang Quoc Bui, 48, from the Melbourne suburb of Springvale, was arrested at the scene.
He has been charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, possess cannabis and theft of power.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court in March 2026.
A second warrant was executed at a property on Charm Crt about 9am on Wednesday, November 26.
Police alleged they seized 223 cannabis plants from the property, weighing about 140kg.
Police do not allege the properties are linked.
Anyone with information about cultivating narcotic plants is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au
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