Robert Iordan, 23, Florin Nutu, 35, and Viorel Manu, 38, all from Birmingham, are charged with conspiracy to steal in relation to the slaughter and illegal butchery of sheep and lambs across Northamptonshire between June 22 and October 7, 2019.
The three appeared at Northampton Crown Court today, Friday, November 15, and will remain in custody ahead of their next court appearance on December 16.