Cannabis Grow Located

A suspected organised criminal operation has been disrupted near Deal after police seized a large amount of drugs. 

During the afternoon of Saturday 10 January 2026, police attended a property in The Strand, Walmer, where a large cannabis grow was uncovered.

In excess of 300 plants were found and many rooms had been converted into growing rooms across the multiple floors of the address. 

Officers dismantled the cultivation, and removed items including growing equipment, lights and fans. 

The building has been secured and enquiries into the production of drugs remain ongoing. 

District Commander for Dover, Ch Insp Liz Cokayne-Delves said: ‘Cultivations like these help to fund serious organised criminality so officers work relentlessly to identify these sites and take them apart. By making life difficult for criminals by disrupting their operations, it helps to keep our community safe.’  

Dover neighbourhood team are keen to hear from any residents in the district that have seen things happen that are out of the ordinary. Are people entering a derelict building with boxes? Are vans or other vehicles pulling up at properties every few months? If something doesn't feel right then let us know so we can check it out.