Three people have been charged as part of an investigation by into the supply of Class A drugs in Essex.

A vehicle was stopped by Essex Police officers on the A127 at Rayleigh at about 8.40pm on Thursday, May 19.

A search of the vehicle was carried out and officers found a "significant" quantity of cocaine.

Two men were then arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

A search of a property was carried out in Worcester Drive, Rayleigh, where officers found an additional significant quantity of drugs.

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A woman was arrested at the address on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

In total, Essex Police says it believes the drugs seized to be worth more than £1million.

Tye Cook, 29, and Jane Cook, 49, both of Worcester Drive, Rayleigh, have both been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, conspiracy to supply a Class A drug and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Scott Cowell, 33, of Clarence Road, Rayleigh, has also been charged with conspiracy to supply a Class A drug, possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.

They appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (May 21).

They are due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on a date from June 20.