21 February 2025
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment for attempting to import cocaine into the Island, with a street value of £13,000.
Emma Louise LLEWELLYN (born 20/11/1985), from Stoke-on-Trent, appeared before Jersey's Royal Court yesterday afternoon (Thursday 20 February 2025). LLEWELLYN arrived in the Island on a flight from Liverpool on Friday 8 November 2024 and when questioned by Jersey Customs and Immigration Officers stated that she was visiting the Island for the weekend, to see a friend.
A search of her baggage was conducted during which several swabs were taken, which proved positive for cocaine.
LLEWELLYN initially denied drug use but later admitted to using cocaine the previous week.
Following a search of LLEWELLYN's person she was found to have concealed a wrapped package containing 52 grams of cocaine.
When interviewed she admitted attempting to import the drugs for which she would have received £1,000 in payment. She also stated that she owed £350 to the individual who had given her the drugs to import.
Paul Le Monnier, Senior Manager at Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, said: “Individuals will be offered payment or the ability to clear debts by attempting to import drugs, on behalf of others, but the huge risks involved, and the sentencing handed out by the Courts should be a clear deterrent".
Anyone with information on drug smuggling can report it anonymously via 0800 735 5555.
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