MORE than 20 cannabis plants have been found growing on privately-owned land in Hampshire.

The 21 fully-grown plants were discovered at Blashford, near Ringwood, by an ecologist who was doing a survey of the land.

Police believe the land was accessed by a third party who grow and ended the plants.

A police spokesman said: "Officers attended the area and the plants have been recovered by police for destruction.

"At this time the investigation has been filed pending any further information coming to light."

Anyone with information about the plants should contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44170406563.