Two men have been charged after police officers on a routine patrol in an industrial estate discovered cannabis worth £780,000.

The two men, both aged 33, have been arrested and charged after cannabis with an estimated street value of up to £780,000 was recovered in Broxburn.

Officers on routine patrol discovered a cannabis farm containing around 1,300 plants at a premises on the Albyn Industrial Estate at around 10.10am on Tuesday, January 6.

The men were due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on January 7.

Police Scotland said the seizure had a street value of £780,000

placeholder image — Police Scotland said the seizure had a street value of £780,000

Detective Inspector John Irvine said the recovery was an important part of Police Scotland’s “work to address drug-related crime” in communities.

He said: "Drugs cause nothing but misery in our communities and we are dedicated to disrupting the activities of those involved in their supply.

“Recoveries such as this are an important part of our work to address drug-related crime in our communities.

"We rely on information from the public to support our efforts and would encourage anyone with concerns about drugs in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."