US Edition
Sri Lanka Foils Synthetic Cannabis Smuggling Attempts
- British woman Charlotte May Lee, aged 21, was arrested at Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport on May 12 for allegedly smuggling 46kg of synthetic cannabis into Sri Lanka.
- Authorities seized the drugs, valued at around £1.2 million, packed in two suitcases after Lee arrived on a flight from Bangkok, amid a recent rise in synthetic drug smuggling through Sri Lanka.
- Images released show vacuum-sealed packages under the custody of Colombo's Police Narcotic Unit, and other suspects from India and Thailand face similar charges this month.
- Lee denies knowing about the drugs, stating, "I had never seen them before" and suggesting they were planted in her hotel room in Bangkok before her flight.
- If convicted, Lee could face up to 25 years in prison, while the case highlights Sri Lanka's ongoing role as a transit point in the global synthetic drug trade.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Malay Mail
MalaysiajournalBritish ex-cabin crew, Indian man and Thai national arrested in Sri Lanka’s biggest airport drug bust; 60kg of synthetic cannabis seized
COLOMBO, May 24 — Sri Lankan authorities have seized nearly 60 kilogrammes of potent synthetic cannabis that foreigners tried to smuggle in this month in three separate cases, a customs official said Saturday. The South Asian island has long been considered a transit point for international drug smugglers, and all three suspects — from Britain, India and Thailand — could face life imprisonment if convicted. The 21-year-old British woman was arre…
Sri Lanka seizes 60 kilograms of synthetic cannabis in three separate cases
The South Asian island has long been considered a transit point for international drug smugglers, and all three suspects -- from Britain, India and Thailand -- could face life imprisonment if convicted
Charlotte May Lee: 'Drug smuggler' was besotted with 'mystery man Rocko' in Thailand - The Mirror
Friends of alleged British drug smuggler Charlotte May Lee said she was besotted with a man named 'Rocko' before she was arrested in Sri Lanka, accused of carring £1m of cannabis
Brit ‘drug mule’ Charlotte May Lee pictured in new mugshot with £1.2m kush haul
BRITISH “drug smuggler” Charlotte May Lee has been pictured in a new mugshot alongside the huge £1.2 million drug stash she claims she didn’t know was in her luggage. The 21-year-old former air stewardess has a wary look on her face as she stands in a glamorous, all-white outfit with sparkly sandals just moments after she was arrested. Sri Lanka PoliceCharlotte May Lee booking picture has been revealed[/caption] Sri Lanka PoliceSri Lankan cops r…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
