A 60-year-old man has been arrested after two cannabis farms were discovered.

On Wednesday, officers were made aware that a bag containing cannabis and other drugs including paraphernalia had been found in the Sturry Road area of Canterbury.

After collecting the bag, police searched a property in the road, as well as one in Wincheap.

Around 80 cannabis plants at various stages of development and suspected class A drugs were seized at the two properties.

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

Sergeant John Woodward, of Canterbury community safety unit, said: “The sale of drugs all too often leads to further crime and anti-social behaviour impacting the community.

“I am pleased the quick work of officers, following the discovery of this bag, has led to the seizure of further drugs and the arrest of a suspect.

“We will continue to take action against dealers and I urge anyone with concerns about drugs in their area to report it through the Kent Police website, or by calling 999 if a crime is in progress.”