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Police in Ashford find cannabis in a bag left at a bank

09:35, 12 November 2019

updated: 10:09, 12 November 2019

Officers got more than they bargained for when a lost bag was reported to them.

Police attended a bank in Ashford to collect a forgotten rucksack.

Police in Ashford find marijuana in a lost rucksack which was left at a bank. Pic: @kentpoliceash (21396058)
Police in Ashford find marijuana in a lost rucksack which was left at a bank. Pic: @kentpoliceash (21396058)

However, when they looked inside the orange camouflage-print carrier they discovered a bag of marijuana.

The town team unit tweeted: "Would the owner please contact us quoting reference 11-0897 so we can return it to you, minus the cannabis."

Followed with a kiss face emoji.

Kent police has not tweeted to confirm whether the bag owner has been in contact.

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