UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia

A British actress has been charged in Australia for allegedly attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine hidden in charcoal shipments from Ghana. The actress, who appeared in an Eastenders spin-off and a Jason Statham film, faces a potential life sentence.
Why it matters
This case highlights international drug trafficking operations and the involvement of public figures in high-stakes criminal smuggling rings.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lana Lam Sydney BBC Emaa Hussen allegedly tried to smuggle 300kg of meth into Australia A British actress, who appeared in an Eastenders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, has been charged with allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth into Australia from West Africa.
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