A Limeburners Creek man has been charged with multiple offences after a hydroponic cannabis setup was discovered at a home on Fords Road.
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In recent months, police attached to Port Stephens Local Area Command have been investigating the alleged cultivation of cannabis in the region.
Following inquiries, officers executed a search warrant at the home about 12.45pm on Tuesday.
An alleged sophisticated hydroponic cannabis setup was located inside the home.
A total of 69 plants were seized, along with one kilogram of cannabis leaf.
A 63-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with cultivate indictable quantity of cannabis, supply indictable quantity of cannabis, possess cannabis, along with firearm offences.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court on August 17.