AN estimated £1million worth of cannabis was seized in Witham after a container was intercepted.

Police attended Perry Road after a "suspicious incident" was reported to them yesterday.

Neighbourhood officers arrived, intercepting a container which was then opened. 

Police discovered that there was a large amount of cannabis.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

He has been released on conditional bail while the police's investigation continues.

Scale - Over 300kg of cannabis was found in the container (Image: Essex Police) Essex Police remain in the early stages of the investigation but they believe they have seized more than 300kg of cannabis.

The seized cannabis also has an estimated value of up to £1 million.  

Value - The cannabis found in the container has an estimated street value of £1mValue - The cannabis found in the container has an estimated street value of £1m (Image: Essex Police) Inspector Phil Jackson, of the Braintree and Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our officers have again seized a significant quantity of suspected controlled drugs that now cannot be used to fund organised crime and blight our neighbourhoods.

“Drugs offences are not victimless crimes and bring anti-social behaviour and associated crimes into our neighbourhoods and can lead to further harm to residents and businesses.

“Cannabis remains a controlled Class B drug and our officers will continue to work to reduce possession and use of controlled drugs and associated crimes across our area.”