A total of 70 packages of cannabis with labels addressed to properties around the country have been seized in the post by police in Greenford .

Ealing Police was called to the Royal Mail Greenford Mail Centre and intercepted the drugs after staff became suspicious of the smell coming from the packages.

The class B drugs were addressed to homes across England, Wales and other areas in Europe.

The police confirmed there have been no arrests as action cannot be taken against the people the drugs were addressed to, because they have not committed an offence until they receive it.

Officers added information has been kept for intelligence purposes.

Getwestlondon has approached the Royal Mail for comment.

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