Former Georgian Police General Urges British Drug-Smuggling Suspect to Cooperate with Investigation

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A British teenager accused of importing cannabis and hashish into Georgia could face life in prison if convicted, a former top police officer has warned. Bella Culley, 18, from Billingham in County Durham, was arrested at Tbilisi International Airport on May 11 with 12kg of cannabis and 2kg of hashish. Retired police general Jemal Janashia, who used to lead Georgia's anti-drug-trafficking bureau, has advised Culley to cooperate with the investigation and reveal her contacts in Thailand and Georgia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bella Culley, an 18-year-old British woman, was arrested at Tbilisi International Airport on May 11 for allegedly carrying 12kg of cannabis and 2kg of hashish.
  • Retired police general Jemal Janashia advises Culley to cooperate with the investigation and reveal her contacts in Thailand and Georgia.
  • Culley's profile suggests she may not be a seasoned drug trafficker, as Janashia believes she may have been manipulated by others.
  • A plea bargain could be reached if Culley cooperates with the investigation and reveals her contacts.
  • Culley also has mitigating circumstances as she is pregnant and a foreigner in a foreign country.
  • Former TUI cabin crew member Charlotte May Lee, 21, was detained at Sri Lanka's main airport with £1 million of cannabis allegedly found in her luggage.

Statistics:

  • 12kg of cannabis and 2kg of hashish were seized from Bella Culley at Tbilisi International Airport.
  • 2,000-3,000 USD was allegedly offered to Bella Culley to transport the drugs.
  • 18 is the age of Bella Culley at the time of her arrest.
  • 21 is the age of Charlotte May Lee, allegedly detained at Sri Lanka's main airport with £1 million of cannabis.
  • £1 million is the alleged value of cannabis found in Charlotte May Lee's luggage.

Sources:

  • "Bella Culley's father Niel has now travelled to Georgia to see her at Women's Prison No.5." - Telegraph
  • "Retired police general Jemal Janashia, who used to lead Georgia's anti-drug-trafficking bureau, has advised Culley to cooperate with the investigation and reveal her contacts in Thailand and Georgia." - Original Article
  • "Former TUI cabin crew member Charlotte May Lee, 21, was detained at Sri Lanka's main airport with £1 million of cannabis allegedly found in her luggage." - Original Article
  • "Bella's father Niel has now travelled to Georgia to see her at Women's Prison No.5." - Original Article
  • "Her grandad, William, has said Bella told him she was going to the Philippines to meet a young man." - Original Article