A British teen who was found with 30lbs of cocaine in her luggage at the Miami International Airport may be charged as an adult.

She is, 18-year-old Ayesha Olivia Niles who had her birthday while in custody.

THE WEEKEND STAR understands that the teen has been charged with trafficking cocaine and importation of a controlled substance.

According to a report in the Miami Herald, on October 21, Niles arrived in Miami on a night flight from Jamaica with two suitcases. She was screened and cake boxes stuffed with cocaine were found.

She was subsequently arrested.