Bucklands Beach blaze: Police discover cannabis operation while investigating house fire

A house fire in Auckland’s Bucklands Beach earlier this week has led to the discovery of a cannabis operation.

Emergency services were called to the property on Bucklands Beach Rd about 8.40pm Wednesday.

Four crews attended the blaze, which was well involved when they arrived, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said.

Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey said no one was present when police arrived and no one was injured in the blaze.

“After the fire was put out, a cannabis grow house operation was discovered at the address.

“Our inquiries remain ongoing into the discovery.

Emergency services were called to the Bucklands Beach fire about 8.40pm Wednesday. Photo / Hayden Woodward

“Anyone in the community with information that can assist inquiries is asked to update police online or call 105. Please use the reference number 250611/8993.

“Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Last month, a fire in Mt Eden led police to another cannabis growing operation. The investigation into that discovery is also ongoing.

Police guard the property in Bucklands Beach where a cannabis growing operation was discovered after a fire. Photo / Hayden Woodward