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Cannabis cultivation found at disused church in Northfleet

17:47, 23 December 2021

updated: 18:30, 23 December 2021

Police uncovered a cannabis farm in a disused church after being called to a burglary in Northfleet.

Officers were called at 11.56pm on Wednesday December 22 to a report of a burglary at the church in Rose Street.

Cannabis plants found in a disused church in Northfleet
Cannabis plants found in a disused church in Northfleet

On arrival they found the lights on inside the building, along with a broken window, and after entering the building they found between 100 to 150 cannabis plants.

The plants have since been removed and the premises was made secure.

Enquiries are ongoing to find those responsible.

Witnesses are urged to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting crime reference 46/263394/21.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.

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