AN ex-Arsenal star has been charged with importing drugs.
Striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested on Wednesday morning after £600,000 of cannabis was seized at Stansted Airport.
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged with importing drugsGetty
National Crime Agency£600,000 of cannabis was seized at Stansted Airport[/caption]
The striker will appear at Carlisle Magistrates’ court todayGetty
Suitcases, used to smuggle the drugs in, were discovered by UK Border Force after a flight arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, on September 2.
The 33-year-old was detained by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers yesterday and has since been charged.
Emmanuel-Thomas will appear at Carlisle Magistrates’ court on Thursday.
Two women aged 28 and 32 were also arrested in connection with the drugs bust.
They have both been charged with drug importation offences.
The maximum sentence for smuggling cannabis into the UK is 14 years behind bars.
NCA senior investigating officer David Phillips said: “The NCA continues to work with partners like Border Force to target those involved in drug smuggling – that includes both the couriers and the organisers.
“We would appeal to anyone who is approached to engage in any kind of smuggling to think very carefully about the likely consequences of their actions and the potentially life-changing risks they will be taking.”
After a short stint with the London-based club, Emmanuel-Thomas went on to play for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.
He has also played for Ipswich Town, Bristol City, Queens Park Rangers and Thai side PTT Rayong.
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