Drugs with an estimated street value of more than £19 million have been seized at the Port of Dover.

The UK Boarder Agency (UKBA) foiled two attempts to smuggle the illegal substances into the UK over two days.

The first seizure was made on Wednesday, June 22, when UKBA officers discovered approximately six tonnes of cannabis resin, with an estimated street value of £17.9 million, hidden in a Spanish-registered lorry at the inward freight controls at Dover's Eastern Docks.

On Thursday, June 23, a second shipment of drugs was found.

Approximately 28 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £1.2 million, was discovered hidden in a British registered car at the inward tourist controls.

The Spanish driver of the HGV and a 45-year-old British man have been bailed whilst investigations by the UKBA into the attempted importations continue.

Carole Upshall, UKBA director for the south coast ports, said: "These are excellent examples of how UK Border Agency officers work tirelessly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to detect and prevent drugs from being smuggled into the UK.

"We are determined to prevent this evil trade which can have a destructive impact on the lives of so many.