Couple charged after cannabis in suitcases seized

A couple have been charged with drug importation offences over an alleged attempt to smuggle cannabis from Thailand to the UK.

Daniel McDonald, 36, and Sian Warren, 35, from Salford, Greater Manchester, were arrested at Heathrow Airport after arriving from the country on 27 May, the National Crime Agency said.

The agency said suitcases containing 112lb (51kg) of cannabis were seized.

The pair faced drugs importation offences at Uxbridge Magistrates Court and were remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Isleworth Crown Court on 26 June.

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