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British former air stewardess accused of smuggling million-pound 'cannabis stash' into Sri Lanka
- Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old former air stewardess from Coulsdon, was taken into custody at Colombo’s main airport in Sri Lanka on May 12.
- She arrived from Bangkok with 46 kilograms of kush cannabis hidden in her luggage, allegedly worth about £1.5 million, representing the largest such seizure at the airport.
- Sri Lanka's Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating the case further while Lee remains in custody facing serious legal charges that could lead to a lengthy prison sentence.
- The British Foreign Office confirmed awareness of Lee's arrest and is providing consular support, and local reports indicate she could face 20 to 25 years in prison if convicted.
- Lee's detention highlights challenges in Sri Lanka's drug enforcement and may impact future efforts to counter large-scale narcotics smuggling through the airport.
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