A 48-year-old man denied the cultivation of cannabis and possession of the drug with intent to supply at an appearance in Magistrates’ Court today.

Peter Bell also denied possession of a grinder.

It is alleged that police found the plants and drug equipment at Mr Bell’s St George’s home on February 21.

The case was adjourned until September 5 and Mr Bell was released on $4,500 bail.

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