Kent Police have uncovered a multi-million pound cannabis farm containing 1,600 in Gravesend.

Officers discovered the massive operation at a property in Canal Basin yesterday (June 18)

Further information led to them executing another warrant today (June 19) at a nearby property where several thousand more plants were found.

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Initial estimates suggest the set-up is worth several million pounds in street value. 

Specialist officers remain on scene and will be examining the evidence found in the properties and carrying out initial enquiries – a process expected to take several days.

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Detective Inspector Kevin Downard of Kent Police said: "This is a hugely significant find of an operation clearly linked to organised crime gangs and we are appealing to members of the public to think back to whether they may have seen anybody behaving suspiciously in this area.

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"At this early stage there are a number of lines of enquiry we need to follow up in the coming days but we would welcome any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that may assist."

Anybody with information is asked to call Kent Police on 101, quoting reference 17-0915. Alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111