More than 200 cannabis plants seized in Ashford

Police have seized more than 200 cannabis plants during three warrants in Ashford.

Neighbourhood policing officers carried out three separate searches at properties in the south of the town over the last month, following concerns about possible drug production.

Fifty-six plants were seized from a house in Southbourne on Friday 17 April, before a further 52 plants were found at a property in Marmion Way on Tuesday 5 May.

A third warrant was then carried out at a house in Newlands on Monday 11 May, with 94 plants seized, along with growing equipment.

Enquiries continue to establish whether the sites were linked and to identify those involved with the cultivations.

Community priority

Detective Inspector Simon Johnson, of Ashford Community Safety Unit, said:

'While working with the community in this part of Ashford, we’ve listened to residents' concerns about drug dealing. 'For that reason, we will continue to disrupt such activity to keep people safe from the knock-on violence and antisocial behaviour that comes with this illegal trade. 'I urge anyone who believes drugs are being produced or dealt in their area to report it to police so we can take action.'