A woman who who became an internet sensation when she lost her pet parrot has been charged with drug offences.
Sandra Hannah, 43, from Netherton, went viral in 2020 after recording herself crying and repeatedly calling for the African Grey parrot Chanel.
However, cops in Merseyside have charged her and a man Ian Hannah, 55, on suspicion of the importation of cannabis and possession of criminal property today, April 21, reports the Liverpool Echo.
A joint operation between Merseyside Police and the National Crime Agency uncovered the operation, with officers finding 237.6kg of cannabis resin brought into the UK from Spain.
This has a value of roughly £792,000. The pair have been remanded in custody and appeared at Magistrates' Court today.
Images shared by the force show dozens of "Citronella" tubs containing the substances.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson 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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