Almost three kilos of harvested cannabis has been seized by officers following a raid on a property.

On Tuesday morning police executed a search warrant at the address in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh, and discovered the the drug along with equipment for growing the plants.

Officers arrested a 60-year-old man on suspicion of drugs offences.

The suspect, from Maidstone, was later released pending further investigation.

Insp Stephen Kent, of Maidstone's community safety unit, said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who suspects that a cannabis factory may be operating in their area.

"Signs can include windows being permanently covered from the inside and vents protruding from the roof tiles. Often a strong smell can be detected coming from the building and on occasions this can seep through walls to adjacent properties.

"Other indicators include compost bags and other gardening equipment in the garden or close to the back door without any clear indication of normal gardening activity, and people calling at the address daily or weekly, but only for short periods of time."

Anybody who suspects cannabis is being cultivated at an address in their neighbourhood is urged to call Kent Police on 101

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