This is the cannabis farm discovered by officers in Kingston, prompting a funny online appeal by detectives to find the culprit.

Officers posted on Facebook this picture of the cannabis farm discovered in an unspecified home the borough yesterday, which contained 281 plants.

The post read: “Are you a cannabis farmer? Have you returned home today and found your 281 plants missing?

“Don’t worry we have them safely stashed at Kingston Police Station. Pop in or call 101 if you want to claim them back…. Cheers KP.”

Numerous residents have taken to social media to praise dectectives and the post has been shared more than 3,000 times.

Kingston police have been contacted for comment about the raid.