Two men, both aged 22, have been charged with a number of offences, including the cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

Both are expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, September 29 for a first remand hearing.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The charges are in relation to the discovery of three cannabis factories in County Armagh and Lisburn on Tuesday, September 28.

Two other men arrested, aged 22 and 26, remain in custody at this time for continued questioning.