A man has been arrested after three cannabis factories were discovered in a Norfolk town. 

Police officers carried out a warrant at a property in York Way, Thetford, last Wednesday where one farm was found.

Another farm was then found at the same property and at a separate house in Spindle Drive. 

Two people were arrested and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Station for questioning.

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A woman aged in her 30s was released under investigation.

Niket Jadhav, 40, of Mingay Road in Thetford, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court' on Friday where he was charged with three counts of producing cannabis, possession of criminal property and using electricity to grow an illegal substance.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on February 23.