A MAN had been charged and remanded after a high-value cannabis farm was located in a property on Lancaster Street in Carlisle on Wednesday.

Police were called at around 2.45pm to the address in Carlisle to the report of an alleged cannabis farm.

Officers attended and gained access to the property locating the cannabis farm, worth an estimated £4.5million.

Officers recovered 450 kilograms of harvested cannabis that was ready for distribution.

Edmond Pula, 28, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis and production of cannabis. He has been remanded in custody.

Two men remain in hospital having sustained serious injuries. Detectives will interview both men when they are released from hospital.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "If you have information on illegal drug activity, please contact police by reporting your information online at cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101.

"Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."