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Georgian Court Rules to Keep British Teenager in Custody over Drug Smuggling Charges

TBILISI, GEORGIA, JUL 24 – British teenager Bella Culley faces up to 20 years in prison after being detained for carrying cannabis and hashish at Tbilisi airport, with her trial set for September 2.

  • A court in Tbilisi ruled to keep Bella May Culley, a British teenager, in custody on drug smuggling charges.
  • Culley, 19, was arrested for allegedly smuggling 12 kilograms of marijuana and 2 kilograms of hashish into Georgia.
  • She pleaded not guilty, claiming she was tortured and forced to carry the drugs, stating, 'I hope you understand my story through my eyes.'
  • The court heard that Bella is pregnant and has recently undergone medical examinations.
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Georgian court rules to keep British teenager in custody over drug smuggling charges

A court in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi has ruled to keep a British teenager in custody. The court ruled Thursday to hold Bella May Culley following her arrest in May on drug smuggling charges.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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