Gang in court over cannabis raids

Ten men and a woman have appeared in court charged with money laundering and drug dealing offences after £1m in cash was seized in police raids.

The gang are allegedly part of an organised criminal group dealing in the importation, storage, and distribution of large amounts of cannabis.

They were arrested on Thursday after targeting 35 addresses in London, Kent, Surrey and the Thames Valley.

A further three men were arrested and released on bail pending enquiries.

More than 50 kilos of cannabis, two money-counting machines and two safes were seized by officers from the Special Intelligence section of the Metropolitan Police during the raids.

All but one of the accused were remanded in custody.

They are due to appear again at Southwark Crown Court on 5 December.