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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British Teen Held in Georgia: A Tale of Allegations and Survival
A Georgian court has ruled to keep 19-year-old Bella May Culley in custody over drug smuggling charges. She alleges torture in Thailand and denies the charges. Culley's trial unfolds with ongoing investigations and significant legal and personal challenges faced due to her pregnancy.
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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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