Police have confirmed they are carrying out a planned operation near Sittingbourne .

A number of officers have been spotted in Raspberry Hill Lane, Iwade, earlier this morning.

A picture shows at least two emergency vehicles at an address off the road.

When asked about the incident, a police spokesman confirmed it was pre-planned.

One-hundred-and-twenty cannabis plants were seized during the operation which was supported by Swale council and the Environment Agency.

Cllr Mike Whiting, who represents Teynham and Lynsted on Swale council, posted online to say he had received complaints from residents.

He said: "The police are backed up by staff from a number of other agencies.

"Hopefully this will stop the burning and other anti-social and possibly illegal activities on the site."

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