Cannabis plot accused 'had no idea what was in parcel'

A man accused of playing a part in the import of hundreds of kilograms of cannabis from the United States to Wales through the postal service said he had "no idea" what was in the parcel he allowed to be delivered to his home address.

Steven Munroe, 44, said he agreed with a neighbour, Sophie Jones, to allow one package to be delivered to his address, and that she paid him £50 after the delivery.

They are among seven people charged with importing more than 300kg (661lb) of cannabis from the US, including California and New Jersey, to Cardiff using the postal service.

The prosecution said Mr Munroe agreed for 23kg (51lb) of cannabis to be delivered to his address, but it was intercepted by the UK border force.