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Pregnant British teen to be freed from Georgia jail after drug smuggling charge

Pregnant British teen to be freed from Georgia jail after drug smuggling charge

Summary

Bella Culley, a 19-year-old from the UK, is being released from a Georgian prison after being charged with drug trafficking. She initially faced up to 20 years in prison, but a plea bargain change has led to her release.

Key Facts

  • Bella Culley is a 19-year-old from Billingham, Teesside, in the UK.
  • She was charged with drug trafficking in Georgia.
  • She was arrested at Tbilisi International Airport on May 10.
  • 12 kilograms of marijuana and 2 kilograms of hashish were found in her luggage.
  • She faced a possible 20-year prison sentence.
  • Prosecutors changed the plea bargain, leading to her release.
  • Culley reacted emotionally in court, hugging her lawyer upon hearing the news.
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