Overview

• Charlotte May Lee, 21, appeared tearful at Negombo Magistrate’s Court on May 30 facing charges of possessing and importing 46 kg of ‘Kush’ synthetic cannabis.
• Sri Lankan authorities presented the £1.2 million haul in court as Lee maintained she had never seen the drugs and believes they were planted in her luggage.
• The UK Foreign Office has confirmed it is providing consular support and liaising with Lee’s family and local officials.
• Lee is held at Negombo Prison, where inmates report overcrowded cells, poor hygiene and limited access to basic necessities.
• Her lawyer says key forensic reports have yet to be submitted and substantive hearings will resume on June 13.