A routine traffic stop on the A2 in Gravesend uncovered a massive stash of cannabis plants, landing two men behind bars.

Van’s Dangerous Driving Sparks Police Hunt

On Tuesday 3 March 2026, officers spotted a white van weaving dangerously and overtaking aggressively near the Northfleet exit. The van had bizarrely travelled all the way from Nottingham down to Medway before suddenly turning back.

Policemen Find 104 Baby Cannabis Plants in Van

Police pulled the van over and launched a thorough search. They uncovered black sacks loaded with fertiliser, soil, growing chemicals, a huge industrial fan, and cardboard boxes crammed with 104 baby cannabis plants.

Two Northamptonshire Men Arrested for Drug Offences

The driver and passenger, both 30, were arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs and intent to supply. They remain in custody as investigations continue.

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