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Canadian Volleyball Player Raekelle Powell Jailed for Smuggling 100 Kilograms of Cannabis Worth $1 Million
Nov 3, 2024, 05:24 PM
Raekelle Powell, a 22-year-old Canadian national women's volleyball player, has been sentenced to prison in the UK for her involvement in international drug smuggling. She was one of three individuals arrested after authorities seized 100 kilograms of cannabis at Heathrow Airport. Powell reportedly claimed she was paid $300 to transport a suitcase containing 19 kilograms of the drug, which has an estimated street value of $1 million. The case has drawn attention due to Powell's status as a professional athlete and the serious nature of the charges against her.
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