Three people have been arrested, as part of an investigation into drugs being imported from the United States.

Officers from Crewe Police's Proactive Team have been investigating the interception of drug parcels imported from the US.

The investigation has involved an address in Crewe and another in the Staffordshire area.

Three suspects from Staffordshire have been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Police have also seized vehicles from the address, which they say were being used in crime.

Among the vehicles seized was a Polaris quad bike.

A further man from Crewe has been brought in for questioning as the investigation continues.

Cheshire Police said the arrests form part of "ongoing enquiries" into the international importation of drugs.

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