Police seize more than 190 cannabis plants in two Ashford raids
Published: 16:39, 04 February 2020
Updated: 16:39, 04 February 2020
Authorities have raided two cannabis farms in a town, seizing more than 190 cannabis plants in less than a week.
Kent Police first targeted a property on Sir Henry Brackenbury Road, Ashford on Thursday, January 23 and seized around 75 cannabis plants.
Fans, lights and an irrigation system were recovered by police from the scene.
A further warrant was then carried out in Lenham Road, Headcorn on Tuesday, January 28 and a further 118 plants were seized.
A number of mobile phones and sim cards were also taken by investigating officers and the two sites are being treated as linked.
Two men have been arrested - a man in his 50s has been bailed until February 28 while another man in his 30s has been released under investigation.
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