A whole bunch of hashish crops have been discovered on the roof of a Titanic-themed theatre restaurant following a police raid in Melbourne.
The proprietor of the Titanic Theatre Restaurant in Williamstown stays adamant he has no concept how the 200 hashish crops wound up on the roof.
The theatre restaurant has been closed for months, hard-hit by the results of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police raided the venue on Nelson Place yesterday, seizing the crops and a hydroponic setup about 5pm, after the proprietor of the constructing found the crops on the roof.
Nobody was discovered on the restaurant throughout the raid and police say the investigation is ongoing.
"Surprising, it was stunning, I used to be terrified, it is simply ridiculous," restaurant proprietor Louis Ngyuen stated.
"Titanic is an iconic constructing, it is stunning for me this morning and my relations and my buddies."
The Titanic theatre restaurant is impressed by the blockbuster film of the identical identify.
Mr Nyugen stated he has not visited the enterprise for weeks and usually solely tended to return as soon as a month since being compelled to shut final December.
He admitted he didn't pay some staff and is on a cost plan reimbursing them.
Nevertheless, he plans to reopen the restaurant subsequent month.
Neighbouring Prince & Buoy cafe has additionally briefly closed attributable to energy points from the crop home.
The cafe posted on social media right now explaining they have been compelled to shut as a result of against the law scene had been established, describing the circumstances as "bemusing".
"Till the facility will be safely restored, we're compelled to shut Prince & Buoy," the assertion learn.
"We're extremely grateful for the continued help from our clients."