A 34-year-old British television actress known for her role in the EastEnders spin-off E20 and a supporting appearance in Jason Statham's action film Hummingbird, Emaa Hussen, has been charged in Australia over an alleged attempt to import 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth about $300 million concealed inside charcoal shipments from Ghana.

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.