Met Police call-handler denies cocaine smuggling
Donna'ree Bennett, 33, faces charges related to importing cocaine and criminal property following an IOPC investigation.
Donna'ree Bennett, a 33-year-old Metropolitan Police call-handler residing in Hackney, has denied charges including the importation of cocaine. She appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday and entered not guilty pleas.
The charges relate to an alleged incident of fraudulent evasion of a prohibition concerning the importation of a Class A drug on 19 April 2024. Bennett also pleaded not guilty to two separate counts of transferring and possessing criminal property. These offences are alleged to represent proceeds of crime and are said to have occurred between 1 November 2022 and 31 January 2024.
Investigation and Trial
The case follows an investigation conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). A trial date has been set for 23 August 2025. Bennett was granted unconditional bail by the court.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does Donna'ree Bennett face?
Donna'ree Bennett faces charges of fraudulent evasion of a prohibition relating to the alleged importation of a Class A drug on 19 April 2024. She also denies two charges of transferring and possessing criminal property, alleged to represent proceeds of crime between 1 November 2022 and 31 January 2024.
02Who investigated the case against Donna'ree Bennett?
The case against Donna'ree Bennett was investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). This is the body responsible for overseeing the police complaints system and investigating serious and sensitive issues.
03When is Donna'ree Bennett's trial scheduled?
Donna'ree Bennett's trial is scheduled to take place on 23 August 2025. She appeared at the Old Bailey and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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