A British actress, Emaa Hussen, has been charged in Sydney for attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine worth nearly A$300m into Australia from West Africa.

A British actress is accused of trying to import almost $300 million worth of meth into Australia from West Africa.

Former EastEnders star Emaa Hussen was arrested in Girraween, western Sydney , and fronted Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday.