Ex-Arsenal Player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Jailed for Cannabis Smuggling
Sketches a bagel but doesn't bake it through.
Summary
Former Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been jailed for his involvement in a £600k cannabis smuggling plot. The footballer was led into the crime during financial difficulties, as stated by his barrister.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThe footballer was 'led into temptation', his barrister told the court.
'It is through your own actions you will no longer be known as a professional footballer,' the judge says.
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