Summary
A British woman named Charlotte May Lee was arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly trying to smuggle 101 pounds of synthetic drugs. She denies knowing the drugs were in her suitcase and claims they were put there without her knowledge. Sri Lankan authorities are holding her in jail, and she could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
Key Facts
- Charlotte May Lee, 21, from London, was arrested in Sri Lanka with 101 pounds of synthetic drugs found in her suitcase.
- The drugs were discovered at Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport on May 5.
- Ms. Lee claims she did not know about the drugs and believes they were planted.
- She is being held in a prison near Colombo and is in contact with her family.
- Her lawyer, Sampath Perera, visits her daily for support.
- This drug seizure is reportedly the largest in the history of Sri Lanka Customs.
- Another British woman, Bella Culley, was arrested around the same time in Georgia for drug offences.
- A senior customs officer noted an increase in drug trafficking from Bangkok to Sri Lanka.
