KENT Police held a day of action in an attempt to crack down on criminals.

Officers carried out warrants and road checks across the county on December 8 to target and arrest wrong-doers.

A total of 38 arrests were made as part of Operation Whirlwind.

Two men, aged 24 and 44, were arrested in Northfleet on suspicion of cultivating cannabis.

In Hartley four people were arrested for burglary and cultivation of cannabis.

Officers seized a motorcycle, laptops and cannabis.

Deputy Chief Constable Alan Pughsley said: "Kent is one of the safest places in the country and we're determined, with your help and support, to keep it that way.

"Our early Christmas message for criminals is: If you're thinking of committing crime in Kent, think again, or pay the price and face the consequences."