US EditionBritish teen who went missing in Thailand and was arrested 4,000 miles away claims she is pregnant
- Bella May Culley, an 18-year-old from Billingham, was taken into custody at Tbilisi International Airport in eastern Europe in May 2025 after being accused of attempting to smuggle nearly 14 kilograms of cannabis into the country.
- Her arrest followed her disappearance in Thailand and interception at Tbilisi International Airport customs, with authorities accusing her of illegally importing and possessing a large amount of narcotics.
- Culley appeared in court on May 14, 2025, where she revealed that she is expecting a child but declined to answer questions about the charges, which carry a potential sentence of up to 20 years or life imprisonment.
- Reports describe Tbilisi Prison No.5, Georgia's only female prison, as severely overcrowded with degrading and inhuman conditions, including cold running water, damp cells, and harsh transportation practices for inmates.
- The UK government department responsible for foreign affairs is providing assistance to Culley's family as local officials keep her in detention following the rejection of her bail application.
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Bella May Culley could be held at one of eastern Europe’s most notorious prisons (Picture: REX/Shutterstock) British teenager Bella May Culley, 18, could face a life sentence in one of eastern Europe’s most notorious jails. The teen was arrested in Georgia on suspicion of smuggling 14 kilos of cannabis into the country days after being reported missing in Thailand. In another twist, Culley told a court in Tbilisi yesterday that she is pregnant a…
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