The £158,000 cannabis factory seized this week in north Belfast

POLICE in north Belfast have charged two men aged 23 and 45 with a number of drugs related offences

Chief Inspector Gary Reid said the charges included cultivating cannabis and possessing a class B drug with intent to supply.

They are due to appear at Belfast MC on Friday 31st October.

As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

The charges are in relation the seizure of cannabis plants with a value of around £158,000 at a house in Eia Street on Wednesday 29th October.