Crime Drugs Police

Sittingbourne men arrested over cannabis cultivation found in Faversham

ByEd

Feb 11, 2021
A cannabis cultivation has been uncovered by officers at an industrial unit in Faversham.

Kent Police was called on Friday 5 February 2021 to a report of suspicious activity at the unit in Newnham Lane, Faversham.

Officers from the local police team attended and seized more than 100 cannabis plants in varying stages of maturity.

Two men aged 22 from Sittingbourne have been arrested in connection with the investigation and have since been released under investigation.

Anyone with information can call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting reference 46/19577/21.

By Ed

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