US EditionBritish 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 on May 12 upon her arrival at the main international airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka, for allegedly attempting to bring cannabis into the country.
- Authorities detained Lee after she arrived on a flight from Bangkok carrying two suitcases packed with 46kg of Kush, a potent cannabis strain, allegedly destined for high-end local buyers.
- Officials described the seizure as the largest Kush haul ever at the airport, valued at approximately £1.5 million or 460 million Sri Lankan rupees, while the Police Narcotics Bureau continues its investigation.
- The British Foreign Office acknowledged Lee’s arrest and confirmed it is providing consular assistance. Lee remains in detention as the investigation continues and could face a prison sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years due to the large quantity of drugs involved.
- Lee's case highlights serious legal risks for drug smuggling in Sri Lanka and parallels other British nationals' arrests abroad involving significant cannabis quantities and harsh penalties.
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