Met worker denies smuggling cocaine as porridge

Donna'ree Bennett, a 33-year-old Met Police call handler from Hackney, appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday where she pleaded not guilty to charges of smuggling cocaine. The prosecution alleges the drugs were disguised as porridge. These charges were brought forward following a detailed investigation carried out by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The defendant continues to deny the allegations as the legal process proceeds through the court system regarding the suspected smuggling operation.