Police smash ice ring in Cairns

Police say they have smashed a multi-million dollar drug ring in far north Queensland.

Drugs, guns and a large amount of cash were seized in raids across Cairns during the 12-month operation, which culminated on Tuesday with the arrest of 16 people.

Four have already appeared in court on charges including trafficking ice and other drugs, with the remaining 12 to face the Cairns and Atherton Magistrates Courts over the coming weeks.