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Call Handler Accused of Cocaine Smuggling via Peanut Porridge
4 Nov
Summary
- A call-handler denied smuggling cocaine disguised as peanut porridge.
- She faces charges of fraudulent evasion and possessing criminal property.
- Her trial is scheduled for August 23, next year.
Donna'ree Bennett, a 33-year-old Metropolitan Police call-handler, has denied charges related to an alleged cocaine smuggling attempt. Appearing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, Bennett pleaded not guilty to fraudulently evading the prohibition on importing a Class A drug, specifically cocaine, on April 19, 2024.
The charges specify that the cocaine was reportedly disguised as peanut porridge within her luggage. Bennett also denied two counts of transferring and possessing criminal property, alleged to represent the proceeds of crime between November 1, 2022, and January 31, 2024.
These allegations followed an investigation conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. A trial date has been set for August 23 of next year. Bennett, who resides in Hackney, was released on unconditional bail.
