Cannabis farm found following fire at rural site

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Police removed a large number of cannabis plants from the site

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About 300 cannabis plants were discovered following a fire at a rural industrial unit.

Kent Police said they were called to the site in Bethersden Road, Smarden, on Friday.

After the fire had been extinguished a large number of the plants and associated growing equipment were removed.

Officers said there were no reported injuries and no arrests had been made.

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