Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, of Gourock, was arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers shortly after 8am on Wednesday in connection with the drug seizure.
Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis through Stansted Airport.
Emmanuel-Thomas has also played for Ipswich Town, Bristol City, Queens Park Rangers and Thai side PTT Rayong.READ MORE: Glasgow man whose dog bit young girl's nose off ordered to pay £600 compensation Emmanuel-Thomas is expected to appear before Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of importing class B drugs.
"We would appeal to anyone who is approached to engage in any kind of smuggling to think very carefully about the likely consequences of their actions and the potentially life-changing risks they will be taking."
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