Suspect charged over Herne Bay cannabis cultivation

A suspect has appeared in court after he was charged in relation to a large cannabis cultivation in Herne Bay.

Officers from Canterbury district’s Community Safety Unit attended the site in Sea Street on Thursday 9 May 2024 after concerns were raised.

The building was entered and officers found around 500 plants at different stages of growth, which were seized along with growing equipment.

Charges

As part of an investigation by East Kent CID, Rubin Deshati has been charged with cultivating cannabis and dishonestly using electricity.

The 34-year-old, of Sea Street, Herne Bay, appeared before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 11 May and was remanded in custody to appear before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday 10 June.