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Police appeal for help to find missing Withersfield woman

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Police are seeking public assistance to locate Lynn Murray, 65, who was last seen this morning in Withersfield.

Suffolk Police have released details about Murray's appearance and last known whereabouts to help the public identify her.

Photo of Lynn Murray
People are urged to call Suffolk Police on 101 if they know the whereabouts of Lynn MurraySuffolk Police

Why it matters: Missing person cases often require community support for a swift and safe resolution.

Key details:

  • Murray was last seen around 11:45 today in the Withersfield area

  • She is described as white, approximately 5ft 7ins tall, with short brown hair

  • At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing dark leggings and a dark top

What they're saying: Suffolk Police are urging anyone with information about Murray's whereabouts to contact them on 101.

In emergency situations, the public is reminded to always call 999.

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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