Mum who went viral searching for Chanel the parrot charged over cannabis haul

21 April 2023 , 18:02

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Hannah filmed herself crying into the camera while loudly shouting the name of her beloved pet

A woman who went viral after losing her pet parrot Chanel has been charged with drug offences.

Sandra Hannah, 43, became a social media hit in 2020 after she recorded herself crying and repeatedly calling for her African Grey parrot Chanel.

But today, Merseyside Police charged her and another man named Ian Hannah, 55, on suspicion of the importation of cannabis and possession of criminal property.

It comes after a joint operation between Merseyside Police and the National Crime Agency. During the two-day operation officers found 237.6kg of cannabis resin imported from Spain.

Police said this has been valued at approximately £792,000.

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Both individuals were in custody and appeared at Magistrates' Court today.

Sandra Hannah filmed herself during the search for her Parrot Chanel

Pictures shared by police show dozens of "Citronella" tubs containing the substances.

Pictures shared by police show dozens of "Citronella" tubs containing the substances (Sefton police)

Hannah and Hannah were remanded (Sefton police)

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Over the past two days there has been a joint operation between Operation Pelican, sefton investigations team and the National Crime Agency which has resulted in two adults being charged with the importation of 237.6kg of Cannabis Resin from Spain. This has been valued at approximately £792,000.

"Ian Hannah, 55, and Sandra Hannah, 43, of Cumberland Gate, Netherton have both been charged with importation of cannabis and possession of criminal property.

Sandra Hannah appearing on This Morning following her viral clip (ITV)

"Hannah and Hannah have been remanded and will appear before Magistrates' Court this morning."

Sandra Hannah hit headlines and appeared on This Morning after social media users were gripped by her weeping into the camera during her search for Chanel the parrot.

Hannah filmed herself crying into the camera while loudly shouting the name of her beloved pet.

Olivia Williams