Police have seized 170 cannabis plants at an address in a south Essex town today.

Assisted by specialist officers, Grays town centre police officers executed a warrant in Argent Street today (March 9).

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cannabis production and remains in custody as police enquiries continue.

Police officers have seized the plants, which will be destroyed.

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PC Adam Walker, of Grays town centre police team, says: “The production and sale of drugs by organised criminal gangs involves the exploitation of vulnerable people, who can be forced into criminal activity against their will.

“It’s also closely linked with violence and the proceeds fund more criminal activity which, in turn, leads to fear and misery for individuals and communities.

“So we are focused on bringing the criminals behind the growth and sale of cannabis to justice and helping to keep our communities safe.”

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Anyone with any information about drug dealing or concerns about suspicious activity linked to the trade in illegal drugs is asked to report it online at essex.police.uk using the Live Chat between 10am and 9pm, or they can ring 101.

If it’s a crime in progress, always ring 999.