POLICE officers seized more than a dozen large 'bouquets' of cannabis ahead of Valentine's Day.

Colchester Local Policing Team seized a total of 13 paper bags full of cannabis plants on Saturday evening.

Gazette:

Cannabis - the plants seized. Pictures: Colchester Local Policing Team

The team announced on it's Twitter page that it has been busy with Valentine's Day preparations.

It added: "Unfortunately for some, these bouquets will not be delivered to loved ones tomorrow.

"One person's romantic valentines meal will be spent in custody with us."

Essex Police has been contacted for further comment.