A MAN has been arrested following a Westcliff drugs bust which saw officers find 100 cannabis plants at a property.

Southend officers executed the raid at around 8.30am at an address in Southview Drive today, June 27.

The cannabis plants were found in three rooms and the loft which were converted into large growing areas.

Sergeant Paul Hogben, leading the community policing team, said: “My officers remain at the address to seize plants and equipment used in a large cannabis grow. Everything will be removed as evidence.

“Drugs have a long-lasting impact on communities, either through drug use, or through the anti-social behaviour surrounding drug supply.

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“Essex Police invest significant resources in disrupting drug activity and identifying those responsible.

“We will continue to work with partners to tackle this issue and would call on residents across Southend to tell us what they know about drugs and who is dealing them so that we can put a stop to it.”

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and remains in custody.

Witnesses with any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident are encouraged to get in touch.

Reporting can be done through Essex Police’s live chat service, by calling 101 or 999 or anonymously through the Crimestoppers website or by calling 0800 555 111