TWO men have been charged following the discovery of cannabis with an estimated value of £1.6million.

The cannabis was discovered in a disused building on West Walls, Carlisle.

Iljar Jaho, 42, and Andiol Mucolli, 25, both of no fixed abode, were charged with production of cannabis as a result of investigations launched following the find on Tuesday.

Both appeared before Carlisle’s magistrates’ court and were remanded in custody until a later date.

Officers continue to thank the public for all information supplied to police and would ask people to report any suspicious circumstances at any buildings to 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.