A woman who went viral after losing her pet parrot has been charged with drug offences.
Sandra Hannah, 43, of Cumberland Gate in Netherton, became a social media hit in 2020 after she recorded herself crying and repeatedly calling for her African Grey parrot Chanel. But today, Merseyside Police have charged her and another man named Ian Hannah, 55, on suspicion of the importation of cannabis and possession of criminal property.
It comes after a joint operation between Merseyside Police and the National Crime Agency. During the two-day operation officers found 237.6kg of cannabis resin imported from Spain.
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Police said this has been valued at approximately £792,000. Both Hannah's have been remanded in custody and appeared at Magistrates' Court today. Pictures shared by police show dozens of "Citronella" tubs containing the substances.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Over the past two days there has been a joint operation between Operation Pelican, sefton investigations team and the National Crime Agency which has resulted in two adults being charged with the importation of 237.6kg of Cannabis Resin from Spain. This has been valued at approximately £792,000.
"Ian Hannah, 55, and Sandra Hannah, 43, of Cumberland Gate, Netherton have both been charged with importation of cannabis and possession of criminal property. Hannah and Hannah have been remanded and will appear before Magistrates' Court this morning."
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