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Katie Baird found but police search for Ellie Roger continues

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One of two girls reported missing in Ipswich earlier this week remains unaccounted for, with police renewing their appeal for public assistance.

Katie Baird found safe and well: The 13-year-old from Ipswich, who was also reported missing on Monday, has now been found.

But Ellie Roger remains missing: Ellie Roger, 15, was last seen at her Ipswich home on Monday evening. Police have renewed their appeal for information.

She is described as:

  • Slim build

  • Long dark brown hair

  • Nose ring

  • Last seen wearing an all-black tracksuit and white and black Nike Air Jordan trainers

Ellie Roger
Ellie Roger remains missingSuffolk Police

What's next: Suffolk Police are continuing their search efforts and urging the public to remain vigilant.

How to help: Anyone who believes they have seen Ellie or has information about her whereabouts should call the duty sergeant at Landmark House in Ipswich on 101.

The bottom line: Police have expressed concern for Ellie's welfare and are grateful for the public and media's ongoing assistance in the search.

Former Ipswich Town striker charged in £600k cannabis smuggling case

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Former Ipswich Town striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through a UK airport.

The big picture: The 33-year-old, who spent two seasons at Portman Road from 2011 to 2013, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers in Scotland following the seizure of approximately 60kg of the drug at Stansted airport.

Jay Emmanuel Thomas playing for Ipswich Town
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas playing for TownAlamy

Key details:

  • Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested Wednesday in Gourock, Inverclyde.

  • He's accused of attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted airport.

  • Border Force officers found approximately 60kg of the drug in two suitcases from Bangkok.

  • Emmanuel-Thomas is set to appear at Carlisle magistrates court Thursday, charged with importing class B drugs.

60kg of cannabis
60kg of cannabis was seizedNCA

JET's Ipswich career: The journeyman joined Ipswich in 2011 for £1.1m from Arsenal, scoring nine goals in 75 appearances for the Tractor Boys. He left Ipswich in 2013 in a swap deal with Bristol City. He most recently played with Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

The bottom line: The NCA warns that cannabis smuggling into the UK carries a maximum 14-year prison sentence, contradicting misinformation some couriers receive about facing only fines.

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