General · 19 June 2026
UK actress charged with importing £157m of meth
A British actress, recognized for her performance in an EastEnders special, is accused of trying to smuggle a significant amount of methamphetamine into Australia. Authorities claim Emaa Hussen, aged 34, attempted to bring in 320 kilograms of the substance, concealed within charcoal bags originating from Ghana. The methamphetamine's approximate street value was £157 million, and she was denied release on bail.
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