A large amount of cannabis has been confiscated from a house after a huge police presence was spotted in a street.

Five men have been arrested and remain in custody as officers continue their investigation at a suspected drugs farm in Pavilion Road, Folkestone.

Police were called to the residential street at 11.50pm yesterday following reports of a disturbance in a house.

During a search of the property, about 150 cannabis plants were discovered along with growing equipment.

The plants and equipment have been seized and five men were arrested.

The men are aged between 20 and 44 and remain in custody while the police inquiry is ongoing.

Det Insp James Wyles said: "The money made from sites of this kind invariably ends up in the hands of criminal groups.

"I am pleased a quick response to this incident by local officers has led to five arrests and the shutting down of this cultivation site.

"I urge anyone who is concerned illegal drugs are being produced or sold in their area to report it to Kent Police through our website, or by calling 999 if a crime is in progress."

This morning, four police vehicles and a forensic team were seen in the street.

Additional reporting by James Pallant