Two men are due in court on Friday in connection with the seizure in Birmingham of heroin with an estimated street value of �10m.

It follows the arrest of three people at various addresses in Birmingham by customs officers, assisted by West Midlands Police.

The two men are charged with possessing controlled drugs with intent to supply.

The seizure of 180 kilos of heroin was part of Operation Bright, which has been targeting heroin trafficking in the Midlands.

West Midlands Police said a third person arrested in connection with the seizure has been released on police bail.

A fourth person, also believed to be connected to the case, was arrested at Clackets Lane service station on the M25 in Kent on Thursday.