Ex-Arsenal Player in $800K Cannabis Smuggling Bust

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former Arsenal Champions League player, has been charged with attempting to smuggle cannabis worth $800,000 through a UK airport. Arrested at his Glasgow home, he is accused of importing class B drugs. Emmanuel-Thomas is set to appear in court Thursday in Carlisle.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a high-profile former Arsenal player, has been charged in connection with a $800,000 cannabis smuggling bust. Authorities intercepted 60 kilograms of the drug at Stansted airport.

Emmanuel-Thomas, now playing for Greenock Morton in Scotland's second-tier, was arrested at his Glasgow residence and taken to Carlisle for questioning.

The National Crime Agency issued warnings to travelers about harsh penalties for drug smuggling, with Emmanuel-Thomas expected in Carlisle court Thursday on drug importation charges.

(With inputs from agencies.)