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Two British Women Face Drug Smuggling Charges in Sri Lanka and Georgia

Bella Culley, 18, and Charlotte May Lee, 21, are accused of trafficking large quantities of drugs, claiming innocence while detained in harsh prison conditions.

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Overview

  • Charlotte May Lee, 21, was arrested in Sri Lanka with 46 kg of synthetic kush, marking the country's largest seizure of the drug, valued at £1.2 million.
  • Bella Culley, 18, was detained in Georgia with 31 lbs of cannabis and hashish; both women claim the drugs were planted in their luggage.
  • Investigations suggest potential links between the two cases, as both women departed from Bangkok and mentioned meeting mysterious men during their travels.
  • Both women are being held in overcrowded prisons under severe conditions, with limited access to medical care and basic amenities.
  • Family-appointed lawyers argue that the women were manipulated by organized trafficking networks, emphasizing their vulnerability and lack of criminal intent.