Three men have been charged after 1.3 tonnes of cannabis resin was recovered by Essex Police.

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 the supply of cannabis.

They were arrested in Mayland yesterday and will appear before magistrates in Basildon tomorrow.

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