UK couple risk a 30-year prison term in Turkey over cannabis allegations
TL;DR
A British couple, Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson (both 20), were arrested at Istanbul Airport after cannabis was found in their luggage en route to London from Thailand. If convicted of drug trafficking, they could face up to 30 years in a Turkish prison. Their families have started a fundraising campaign for their defense and they remain in custody as the case proceeds, which could take up to a year; Turkey is known for severe penalties in drug trafficking cases.
- British Couple Faces Up to 30 Years in Turkish Prison After Alleged Cannabis Smuggling Attempt Yahoo
- Brit 'drug mules' facing 30 years in Turkish jail over 'two cases of dope' The Sun
- Man and woman from Black Country arrested in Turkey on drug smuggling allegations Express and Star
- Friends are now attempting to raise money to cover the couple's legal fees facebook.com
- Brit 'drug mule couple' faces 30 years in jail for 'trying to smuggle two suitcases into UK' from Istanbul The Mirror
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