Met Police call handler denies smuggling cocaine disguised as porridge

A Metropolitan Police call handler has denied smuggling cocaine disguised as porridge into the UK. Donna’ree Bennett, 33, is accused of smuggling the Class A drug in her luggage under the guise of a peanut porridge on April 19, 2024. Appearing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, the 33-year-old from Hackney has pleaded not guilty to fraudulent evasion of a prohibition relating to the alleged importation of a Class A drug. Donna’ree Bennett appeared at the Old Bailey on WednesdayPA ArchiveShe also pleaded not guilty to two charges of transferring and possessing criminal property alleged to represent the proceeds of crime - both of which took place between November 1, 2022 and January 31, 2024. Judge Anuja Dhir KC set a timetable for the case with a trial from August 23 next year.Bennett has been granted continued unconditional bail.