TWO men have been charged following the discovery of cannabis farms at two properties.

Officers conducted a warrant at a property Brisco Road, Egremont on Tuesday (February 28) where 195 plants were located before a search was conducted yesterday (March 1) at a property on Main Street, Cleator Moor, where a further 142 plants were found.

Officers have charged Balerim Salimuthaj, 26, of Lily Street, West Bromich with being concerned in the production of a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis.

They also charged Luka Mecini, 22, of no fixed address, for the same.

Both were remanded in custody to appear at North and West Magistrates’ Court today (March 2).

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