A West Norfolk woman was one of eight people arrested following a number of warrants across houses in Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Essex.

36-year-old Claire Godden, from Nordelph, Downham Market was amongst the eight charged with one count of conspiracy to supply cocaine.

Officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary's specialist Serious and Organised Crime Group carried out the warrants.

39-year-old Bradley Stantiford, from Brewery Road in Hoddesdon, has been charged with three counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and the following have been charged with one count of conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine):

• 31-year-old Natalie Peirce, from Brewery Road in Hoddesdon

• 40-year-old Andrew Seaforth, from Marshalls Lane, High Cross in Ware

• 22-year-old Louis Croke, from Broomfield Avenue in Broxbourne

• 27-year-old Joanne O'Brien, from Rylstone Way in Saffron Walden

• 29-year-old Claire Hollis, from Farmer Close in Little Canfield. She is also charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply.

They have all been released on bail to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates on December 23.