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Pregnant British teen may give birth in Georgian prison

A 19-year-old British woman, heavily pregnant and detained in Georgia on drug charges, may be forced to give birth behind bars after accepting a plea bargain that could see her imprisoned for up to eight years.

Pregnant UK drug mule gives birth in Georgian prison

A pregnant British woman has given birth while incarcerated in Georgia after accepting a two-year prison sentence for drug smuggling, despite her family paying a staggering £140,000 fine in hopes of securing her release.

Mother charged with manslaughter over son's drug death

Kristie McBride, a 43-year-old Wollongong mother, faces manslaughter charges after her son's tragic drug-related death. The court hears how her home became a 'drug den' leading to unimaginable consequences.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

British woman repatriated from Bali execution

Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Australian businessman faces execution in China

Exclusive: Former actor turned health executive Karm Gilespie awaits execution in China after being convicted for smuggling 15kg of methamphetamine. Discover the mysterious circumstances and diplomatic efforts to save him.

Brit dies swallowing cocaine packets on Dubai flight

A British national has died in a suspected drug smuggling tragedy after swallowing multiple packets of cocaine during a flight to Dubai. The incident has sparked international warnings about the extreme dangers of body packing.

Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb

Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.

Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins

The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.

Trump: Shoot drug smugglers 'out of the water'

Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting military forces should open fire on drug smuggling vessels, drawing comparisons to historical piracy laws during a fiery campaign speech.

Camino pilgrims exposed in narco-sub plot

Spanish authorities have dismantled an alleged drug smuggling operation after arresting four men posing as Camino de Santiago pilgrims who were reportedly involved in preparing a narco-submarine for Atlantic cocaine shipments.

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