The discovery of a fake wall hiding more than 1,000 cannabis plants has led to a man being jailed.

Police officers searched a property in Peacock Street, Gravesend, on January 4, where they found a false wall leading down to a basement.

They then discovered more than 1,000 cannabis plants were being cultivated.

Antony Gjergji, of Peacock Street, Gravesend, was arrested and later charged with producing cannabis which he pleaded not guilty to.

Following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court, the 28-year-old was convicted and sentenced to four years and six months in prison on August 9.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Lucy Baker said: “Gjergji was responsible for cultivating a significant number of cannabis plants.

“He went to great lengths to conceal what he was doing but our officers were able to locate the false wall and this ensured these drugs did not reach the streets of Kent.

“His sentence is quite lengthy for this type of crime, but it reflects the detrimental impact these organised criminals have on the families and dependents of drug users and also the wider community.”