Former BBC actress Emaa Hussen has been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine into Australia as part of a £160million drugs operation uncovered in Sydney.
Background of the Actress
Emaa Hussen is best known for her role in the EastEnders spin-off E20, where she portrayed Naz Mehmet. She also starred alongside Jason Statham in the 2013 film Redemption.
The Alleged Smuggling Operation
The 34-year-old allegedly concealed the drug within bags of charcoal shipped from Ghana in West Africa. These bags were intercepted by authorities at Port Botany. She now faces the prospect of a life sentence, along with two Adelaide residents who faced similar charges in April 2026.
Border Force officers had received a tip-off regarding the shipment, which was delivered to a storage facility in Girraween. Investigators reportedly uncovered a white crystallised substance within the bags, which subsequently tested positive for methamphetamine.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Hussen is alleged to have helped unpack the narcotics alongside other suspects before travelling to a property in Blacktown, where she was subsequently arrested. Officers claim to have recovered 32 bags identical to those containing the drugs at the address, reports the Mirror. Hussen will remain remanded in custody until her next court hearing in August.
Police Statement
Local police stated: "The seizure of these drugs - with an estimated street value of $296million - has prevented a potential 3.2million deals from reaching Australian streets and demonstrates the AFP's ability to operate seamlessly across borders. Criminal syndicates will go to great lengths to disguise illicit drugs, including embedding them in everyday goods like charcoal, but our highly skilled officers are trained to see beyond these attempts."
