Police have charged four men and seized $1.5m worth of cannabis after raiding two "sophisticated" indoor hydroponic set ups in the Hunter Valley.
The Hunter Region Enforcement Squad started an investigation in July into the hydroponic growth of cannabis in the region
Following extensive inquiries, police executed a search warrant at a property on Cessnock Road, Abermain, about 12.30pm Wednesday.
During the search, police said they found a "sophisticated indoor hydroponic set up" where they seized 157 cannabis plants.
Police arrested four men, aged 34, 27, 24 and 23 years old, at the property.
A second search warrant was executed a few hours later at a property on Wollombi Road, Cessnock, where police said they found another sophisticated set-up and seized a further 148 cannabis plants.
The men were taken to Cessnock Police Station, where they were each charged with take part enhanced indoor cultivate cannabis commercial.
They were also issued a $5,000 fine each for breaching the Public Health Order.
The men were refused bail in Cessnock Local Court on Thursday.
Investigations continue.
