Four cannabis plants have been confiscated from a Belconnen residence. Photo: Supplied.
More than 90 kg of cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed by ACT Policing after a Belconnen man was found to have exceeded the personal limit of two plants.
The 42-year old was issued a formal caution on Monday (15 March) and the four plants, which were kept on his balcony, were confiscated.
Four cannabis plants have been confiscated from a Belconnen residence. Photo: Supplied.
Under ACT law, one person cannot be responsible for cultivating more than two plants, regardless of how many people live at the address.
While the man lived with a housemate, he was the only resident cultivating the plants. This is considered a breach of Section 618(2)(a) of the Criminal Code 2002 (ACT) which states that it is an offence if a person cultivates three or more cannabis plants.
Four cannabis plants have been confiscated from a Belconnen residence. Photo: Supplied.
ACT Policing noted that if there are three or four plants in a residence, they must be cultivated by at least two residents.
Following the incident, police have encouraged the Canberra public to familiarise themselves with the relevant laws.
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