POLICE have shut down a cannabis farm in Orford today, Sunday.

Officers descended on a property on Quebec Road after a member of the public reported a strong smell of cannabis.

Fears were also raised over a suspected house fire.

When officers arrived at the scene a collection of cannabis plants were uncovered inside the property.

Plants and other equipment were also seized.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the production of cannabis.

He has been taken into custody to be questioned.