Police have discovered large amounts of drugs being imported into Kent from America.

Working with Border Force, a number of parcels containing around 4kg of cannabis were recovered in Thanet during December.

As part of the investigation, a 40-year-old woman from Margate was arrested on Thursday (January 5) on suspicion of importing a controlled drug and possessing drugs with intent to supply.

A property in the town was searched the same day, resulting in officers seizing boxes and bags filled with cannabis.

An estimated 2kg of the class B drug was recovered.

Sealable plastic bags and other items believed to be linked to drug dealing were also found.

The woman has been bailed until a date in April pending further inquiries.

Det Sgt Vanessa Law, of East Kent Criminal Investigation Department, said: "Kent Police is committed to tackling drug dealing, no matter what methods criminals use to bring illegal substances into the county.

"Working with partner agencies, we will continue to disrupt drug dealing networks at every opportunity.

"Anyone involved in the supply of illegal drugs by post, as a dealer, user or who assists in the process in any way, should know they face arrest, prosecution and a possible custodial sentence."