Two men have been charged as part of an investigation into a number of cannabis plants found in a property in Colchester. 

Officers launched the investigation after about 500 cannabis plants were discovered at a property in High Street.

Officers discovered the cultivation shortly after 3pm on Tuesday February 1.

Four men were arrested in connection with the incident.

Two men have now been charged with producing a Class B drug.

Phong Nguyen, 22, and Tam Nguyen, 26, both of no fixed abode, will appear in Colchester Magistrates’ Court today.

A 39-year-old man remains in custody.

A 58-year-old man has been released under investigation.

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