A MAN has been arrested near Chard in connection with 10kg of cannabis imported into the UK.

The 37-year-old man has been released on bail after a police raid on Wednesday, July 10, in Tatworth.

Over several months, police said class B drugs were intercepted in excess of 10kgs at airports across the UK, with an arrest warrant then issued.

The man has now been bailed after officers arrested him on suspicion of improper importation of goods – namely class B drugs – into the United Kingdom and possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis).

Officers from the Chard Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU), cyber crime team and the drone unit from the Rural Crime Team to assist in the operation.

Among the items found in the search, police said officers came across what appeared to be a drug distribution outlet and seized a large amount of evidence.

Neighbourhood Sgt Karen Pattison said: “There is no place for drugs in our communities. They can have a huge impact on both the individual involved in taking the drugs, but also their families and friends.

“Drug-related crime also has a significant impact on our communities and we will work with our partners to continue to clamp down on illegal drug use and dealing across our force area.”

Anyone with information regarding drugs in their community should contact police on 101.