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Essex-based soldier held over drug smuggling allegation UK soldier Private Daryl Archer on drug smuggling charge
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A serving British soldier has been arrested at Heathrow Airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 11lb (5kg) of cocaine into the country. A serving British soldier has been charged with trying to smuggle 11lb (5kg) of cocaine through Heathrow Airport.
The 26-year-old soldier, based at the Colchester barracks in Essex, was arrested at Terminal One after arriving back from Brazil. Private Daryl Archer, 26, based at the Colchester barracks in Essex, was arrested at Terminal One after arriving back from Brazil.
The soldier, who is with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, was arrested on Wednesday.The soldier, who is with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, was arrested on Wednesday.
He is due to appear at Isleworth Court in Greater London later this month.He is due to appear at Isleworth Court in Greater London later this month.
He faces a single charge of attempting to import the class A drug into the country. He has been remanded in custody.
The case will be heard on 23 January.