A cannabis farm with plants worth around £200,000 has been uncovered by police in Gravesend.

It comes after officers were called in amid reports cannabis was being grown in the Denton estate area, around Dering Way.

Patrols discovered a small patch of cannabis plants on Wednesday.

But, amid suspicions there might be more, the police helicopter was drafted in.

The chopper conducted a search and a large crop was found in marshland.

The plants, believed to be around 300 in total, were all destroyed at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Aaron Watkin said: "Some of these plants were eight feet tall and have obviously been grown with the intention of distributing drugs on the street.

"The estimated value of this growth is around £200,000.

"We are currently following up lines of enquiry to identify those responsible and I would appeal to anybody who knows anything about this cultivation to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact drugs liaison officer PC Adrian Parsons on 01474 366346, quoting reference 08-1360. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.