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More than 400 cannabis plants found in Sittingbourne after warrant

15:47, 18 August 2021

updated: 19:59, 18 August 2021

More than 400 cannabis plants have been found after a police raid on a property in a town.

Officers executed a warrant at an address in Sittingbourne earlier today and were still there for much of the afternoon collecting evidence.

More than 400 plants were found following a warrant in Sittingbourne. Picture: Kent Police (50349571)
More than 400 plants were found following a warrant in Sittingbourne. Picture: Kent Police (50349571)
Three were arrested after the plants were uncovered by police officers. Picture: Kent Police
Three were arrested after the plants were uncovered by police officers. Picture: Kent Police

Four people have been arrested in connection with the discovery.

Swale's police team tweeted: "Warrant executed at an address in Sittingbourne today by SwaleCPT and SwaleDSU.

"3 persons arrested for cultivation of over 400 plants. Currently on scene assisting collecting evidence. #JointOperation #GoodJobBud #NotAFan."

It was later clarified that it was four people who had been taken into custody.

Police have been contacted for more information.

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