Cannabis Seized

A MAN has been arrested following a drugs raid, which saw officers seize 100 cannabis plants at a Westcliff property.

Essex Police executed the raid at around 8.30am at an address in Southview Drive on June 27.

The loft of the property had been converted into a large growing area, as well as in three rooms in the property.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and taken into custody.

Sergeant Paul Hogben, leading the community policing team, said: “My officers remain at the address to seize plants and equipment used in a large cannabis grow. Everything will be removed as evidence.

“Drugs have a long-lasting impact on communities, either through drug use, or through the anti-social behaviour surrounding drug supply.

“Essex Police invest significant resources in disrupting drug activity and identifying those responsible.

“We will continue to work with partners to tackle this issue and would call on residents across Southend to tell us what they know about drugs and who is dealing them so that we can put a stop to it.”

Police are asking any witnesses any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident to get in touch.

Reporting can be done through Essex Police’s live chat service, by calling 101, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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