POLICE have seized a number of cannabis plants in Hedge End.

This comes after officers carried out a search at an address in The Close on April 26.

A Hampshire Police spokeswoman said a quantity of what are believed to be cannabis plants were seized along with some drug paraphernalia.

The plants were found in a cupboard under the stairs of the property.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B cannabis and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B.

Police said the man has been released from custody but remains under investigation.