Former Arsenal Striker Charged with Smuggling £600,000 Worth of Cannabis

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former Arsenal striker, has been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis into the UK. The 33-year-old footballer was apprehended by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after Border Force officers discovered 60kg of cannabis in suitcases arriving from Thailand. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling and the significant risks involved for those caught.

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