Five men have been arrested after police found a massive cannabis farm in Folkestone. Officers swooped on a property in Pavilion Road late Wednesday night, April 12, seizing around 150 cannabis plants and all the growing kit.
Big Bust in Folkestone
Police were called to reports of a disturbance at 11.50pm. A search of the address uncovered the sprawling cannabis operation. Detectives from Folkestone CID are now digging deeper into the case.
Men in Custody
Five suspects, aged between 20 and 44, were arrested at the scene and remain in police custody as enquiries continue.
Police Warn of Criminal Links
Detective Inspector James Wyles of the Folkestone Community Safety Unit 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.”
