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Teanndra Shank found safe in Ipswich

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Teanndra Shank, the 25-year-old woman from Leiston who went missing on Saturday, has been located safely by police in Ipswich.

Key details:

  • Teanndra was found safe on Tuesday evening, 20 August

  • She was located in Ipswich by police officers

  • Teanndra had been missing since her appointment at Ipswich Hospital on Saturday, 17 August

Why it matters: The successful resolution of this case highlights the importance of public and media cooperation in missing person investigations.

What happened:

  • Teanndra was reported missing after an appointment at Ipswich Hospital on Saturday

  • Police issued multiple appeals for information over the following days

  • The search included requests for CCTV and dashcam footage from specific areas

Police gratitude: Officers have thanked members of the public and media for their assistance during the search.

The bottom line: The safe discovery of Teanndra brings relief to her family and the community, and demonstrates how collaboration between police, public, and media is vital for positive outcomes in missing person cases.

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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