Massive cannabis farm busted in Maidstone warehouse! Nearly 1,000 plants worth £300,000 seized after gas engineers stumbled on the illegal grow during repairs.
Gas Leak Leads Police to Giant Cannabis Operation
On the evening of Wednesday, 26 February 2025, at around 8:20 pm, gas engineers repairing a suspected gas leak near St Peter’s Street, Maidstone, uncovered a huge illegal cannabis farm inside a local warehouse.
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The drugs seized are estimated to have a street value of around £300,000 and have been confiscated ready for destruction.
Suspects Make Daring Escape
Before police arrived, two men were seen fleeing the warehouse on foot, running towards Maidstone East train station. Officers believe the pair got into a silver Mercedes near the junction of Buckland Hill and St Peter’s Street.
Police Hunt Underway – Can You Help?
Kent Police have launched a full investigation and are appealing for the public’s help to identify and locate the suspects.
- Described as white men of medium build
- Both had thinning hair
- One last seen wearing a short-sleeved grey t-shirt and no shoes
If you have any information, CCTV, or dashcam footage from the St Peter’s Street area, contact the West Kent Appeals Line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/33187/25.
Tips can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Kent Police Crackdown Continues
Kent Police vow to keep up the pressure on illegal drug gangs and urge locals to report any suspicious activity immediately. This massive bust is a blow to the area’s crime networks, but the hunt for those responsible is far from over.
