Thomas, a former Arsenal player, was released by Greenock Morton after being accused of drug smuggling. He was charged with the illegal importation of a Class B drug – cannabis. The 33-year-old forward was arrested at the beginning of the week by officers from the National Crime Agency.

Thomas, a former Arsenal player, was released by Greenock Morton football club after being accused of drug smuggling. He was charged with the illegal importation of a Class B drug, cannabis. The 33-year-old forward was arrested at the beginning of the week by officers from the National Crime Agency.

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. Suitcases, used

Thomas, who plays for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship, has been charged by police for allegedly trying to smuggle cannabis into the UK

Thomas, 33, was detained by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers in Gourock, Inverclyde, on Wednesday morning. Emmanuel-Thomas currently plays for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

PROFESSIONAL footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has appeared in court accused of drug importation after £600,000 worth of cannabis was found stashed in suitcases at a UK airport.

Two suitcases with around 60kg of cannabis were seized at Stansted Airport; Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who started his career at Arsenal, has been detained.

Former Arsenal star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of around £600,000 worth of cannabis at Stansted Airport. The 33-year-old is set to appear before Carlisle Magistrates on Thursday after allegedly importing class B drugs.