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Police appeal for help to find missing Leiston woman last seen in Ipswich

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Suffolk police are seeking public assistance to locate Teanndra Shank, a 25-year-old Leiston woman last seen at Ipswich Hospital on Saturday.

The big picture: Teanndra Shank has been missing since Saturday afternoon when she attended an appointment at Ipswich Hospital on Heath Road. Her disappearance has prompted a police appeal for information.

Teanndra Shank
Teanndra Shank has been missing since Saturday afternoonSuffolk Police

Key details:

  • Teanndra is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, with shoulder-length brown hair

  • She was reported missing on Saturday 17 August

  • Police are urging anyone with information to come forward

Why it matters: Missing person cases often rely on public assistance to help locate individuals safely. Your information could be crucial in finding Teanndra.

What you can do: If you believe you have seen Teanndra or have any information about her whereabouts:

  • Contact the duty sergeant at Halesworth Police Station on 101

  • Use the Suffolk Constabulary Live Chat service on their website

The bottom line: Suffolk police are actively seeking information to help locate Teanndra Shank. Any details, no matter how small, could be vital in ensuring her safe return.

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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