THREE men including one from Brentwood have been charged in connection with the seizure of 1.3 tonnes of cannabis resin recovered by Essex Police on Wednesday, January 28.

Danny Williams, 41, of no fixed address, Peter Tough, 53, of Leslie Road, Newham and Danny Sharland, 41 of Highwood Close, Brentwood, have been charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis after they were arrested in Mayland on Wednesday.

They have been remanded in police custody to appear before magistrates in Basildon tomorrow, Friday, January 29.

A 35-year-old man, also from Brentwood, who was also arrested, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries until May 5.