Detectives from Norfolk Constabulary's Tactical Crime Unit have today charged three men in connection with an investigation into the discovery of a cannabis farm near Dereham.

It was discovered at Gibbett Site Pig Farm on Hale Road in Bradenham in November last year.

Andrew Deakin, 52 and from Oxford Road, Clacton on Sea, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to produce cannabis, one count of conspiracy to supply cannabis and one count of concealing criminal earnings.

Paul May, 37, from Hall Street, Long Melford has also been charged with one count of conspiracy to produce cannabis, one count of conspiracy to supply cannabis and one count of possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Mark Jude, 48, from West Carr Road, Attleborough, again has been charged with one count of conspiracy to produce cannabis, one count of conspiracy to supply cannabis and one count of using/abstracting electricity without authority.

All three were bailed to appear before King's Lynn magistrates on January 7.