Police in India seized thousands of kilos of cannabis then destroyed the haul by setting it on fire.

The huge discovery was made by officers in the town of Kharupetia in the state of Assam in the North East of the country.

Scores of bags were then emptied onto the ground and set ablaze.

It is not known exactly how large the haul was but recent raids in the area have recovered as much as ten tonnes of the illegal crop.

Cannabis cultivation has become rife in the towns and villages of Assam in recent years.

It is used not not only a transit route to other parts of the country but also offers a lucrative market to dealers.

A kilo of cannabis currently sells for around £60.