Investigation underway after man’s death and drugs located – Dunoon

The body of a man was found in a home at Dunnon last Friday morning and NSW Police say an investigation at the premises has begun.

Locals say that there was a presence at the home as late as Sunday evening. ‘Police and forensics been there for three days,’ said one resident. ‘Today (Sunday) a fire truck and a hazchem truck arrived.’

On Sunday police told The Echo that ‘a police operation is underway in James Street, Dunoon.‘

‘It is part of an ongoing investigation and there is no threat to the public.’

On Monday police sent out a release saying that a man died and a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs were located at the home north of Lismore.

‘At about 9am on Friday, June 6, emergency services were called to a house at James Street, Dunoon, after a man was found unresponsive.

‘The 37-year-old man died at the scene.

‘Officers attached to Richmond Police District established a crime scene and an investigation into the man death has commenced. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.’

Police say a search warrant was executed at the house, after police located a large amount of hydroponic cannabis and psilocybin – also known as magic mushrooms.

During the search of the house, officers also located and seized equipment associated with the cultivation and manufacturing of prohibited drugs, ammunition, and cash.

‘Owing to the hazardous nature and scale of the grow operations, specialist police and equipment were required to process the crime scene,’ said the report.

Investigations continue into the matter.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.