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British Student Arrested for Smuggling Cannabis in Georgia

7/9/2025

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Eighteen-year-old Bella May Culley, a British student, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested in Georgia for smuggling 12kg of cannabis. Despite her claims of coercion, CCTV footage reveals her nonchalantly navigating airport security, casting doubt on her story. Facing a staggering 46 years in prison, she is also being denied medical care during her pregnancy.

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Eighteen-year-old Bella May Culley, a British student, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested in Georgia for smuggling 12kg of cannabis. Despite her claims of coercion, CCTV footage reveals her nonchalantly navigating airport security, casting doubt on her story. Facing a staggering 46 years in prison, she is also being denied medical care during her pregnancy.