HUNDREDS of cannabis plants were discovered during a raid of an address in Tiptree. 

Officers from the Colchester Community Policing Team executed a warrant in Tiptree on Monday morning following information from residents and partners.

Approximately 200 cannabis plants have been seized.

Seized - the cannabis farm Seized - the cannabis farm (Image: Essex Police)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and remains in police custody. 

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