David Philips, a senior investigating officer, warned those considering similar actions to think carefully about the risks involved. He explained that organised crime groups make significant profits by trafficking and selling cannabis that is grown legally in countries like the US, Canada, and Thailand, but is illegal in the UK. These groups often persuade couriers to transport the substance by offering them payment, but the risk of getting caught is high.

Co-defendants Rosie Rowland and Yasmin Piotrowska, who denied the charge, will face no further action after prosecutors searched Emmanuel-Thomas's phone. The prosecutor noted that they believed they were importing gold, not cannabis.