Woman admits attempting to import cannabis

Amy Dunn, 37, of Queens Drive, Swindon, is due to be sentenced next month

A woman has pleaded guilty after attempting to import a parcel of cannabis with a street value of up to £108,000.

Officers intercepted the package, from Connecticut in the United States, which claimed it contained a motorcycle cover, but was found to be holding 10.8kg (23.8lbs) of high-quality skunk cannabis.

Amy Dunn, 37, of Queens Drive, Swindon, pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates Court and is due to be sentenced next month.

PC Lauren Vincent, from Wiltshire Police, said: "While some may think that the cannabis is a harmless substance and a victimless crime, we know the harm it can cause in communities."

She added: "Illegal drugs, including class B drugs like cannabis, are often linked to organised crime, money laundering and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, as well as the associated antisocial behaviour it can bring."

On 17 July, officers from Wiltshire Police said they were made aware the UK Border Force had identified a parcel to Dunn's address, which they were concerned may contain drugs.

The Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team opened it and found the cannabis in 24 separate packages, it said.

Dunn was arrested for the importation of cannabis and following a search of her property she was further arrested for possession of the drug.

The cannabis had travelled from the US

Dunn pleaded guilty on 18 July to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug and possession of a Class B drug.

She was bailed ahead of sentencing on 27 August.