British woman held in Sri Lanka on drug offences
Briefly

Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old British woman, was arrested in Sri Lanka after customs officials discovered 101lbs of synthetic kush in her suitcase. Lee denies any knowledge of the drugs, claiming they were planted while she packed her bag in Bangkok. Detained in a Sri Lankan prison, she faces up to 25 years in jail if convicted. Legal representatives are in contact with her to monitor her wellbeing amidst reports of harsh prison conditions. The drug seizure is reportedly the largest in Sri Lanka's history, raising concerns about international drug trafficking.
"I had never seen them [the drugs] before. I didn't expect it all when they pulled me over at the airport. I thought it was going to be filled with all my stuff."
"They must have planted it then. I know who did it."
"I could face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty."
"I face harsh conditions in the prison, including sleeping on a concrete floor."
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