TWO men have been charged after a cannabis factory was discovered at an industrial estate.

Police officers were informed by the public of a significant quantity of cannabis plants at the industrial estate in Ghyll Road, Heathfield, on February 13.

Two men were subsequently arrested, and the site was searched.

Samuel Cuni, 22, of no fixed address, and Redilon Halilaj, 27, of Burges Road, London, were charged with producing a Class B drug.

The pair appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court and were remanded in custody before their next appearance before Lewes Crown Court on March 14.