Twelve people have been arrested following reports of large-scale money laundering.

More than £100,000 has been recovered by officers after detaining a group from north Kent, Medway, Essex and London.

Seven men and women were detained after officers carried out warrants at several addresses on Tuesday (July 30) morning. A further five were taken into custody on the following day.

The enforcement followed the arrest of a 53-year-old man from Gravesend and a 43-year-old man from Rochester earlier this year.

Large quantities of cash were recovered from two vehicles. While both men were bailed, an investigation commenced into the suspected organised, large-scale laundering of money.

Officers have so far recovered more than £100,000.

The two suspects were arrested again during the latest search along with eight men aged between 38 and 49, and two women aged 39 and 40.

Those detained have all been bailed to return to the police between October 29 and 31, pending further inquiries.