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Daily Mirror
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'Drug smuggling' Brit, 21, arrested at airport after German cops spot 'red flag'
Another young British woman has been arrested overseas for allegedly smuggling cannabis from Thailand. Cameron Bradford, 21, was detained in Munich Airport on April 21 when she went to collect her luggage. The mother of one had travelled to Thailand on her own, according to a family friend. Cameron's family was alerted to her disappearance when she did not return to Heathrow Airport as expected. They then filed a missing persons report. It's understood Cameron, from Knebworth in Hertfordshire, changed her flight to Munich at the last minute - which German authorities were alerted to as a red flag. She could face around four months behind bars in a German jail while the origin of the drugs is investigated. 'We can confirm that we are conducting proceedings in this matter,' said the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office's chief prosecutor Anne Leiding, according to The Sun. 'The defendant is still in custody.' A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting a British woman who is detained in Germany and are in contact with her family and the local authorities." There are currently no details from the prosecution regarding the charges or potential trial date. Germany legalised cannabis for recreational use by adults last year, but this does not extend to non-residents. Cameron is the latest in a number of young British women to have been arrested in connection with drug-related offences. It emerged this week that Nottinghamshire Onlyfans model Clara Wilson, 36, was charged with a drug running offence after more than 34 kilos of cannabis were found in her suitcase at Barcelona's El Prat airport. It is not yet clear how she intends pleading and whether she will try to strike a pre-trial plea bargain deal in the hope of getting more lenient treatment. Under Spanish law the British model can be held for up to two years in prison before she has to be bailed, but well-placed sources said they expected her to be tried later this year. Brits Bella May Culley, 18, Charlotte May Lee, 21, and Isabella Daggett, 21, are all facing lengthy prison sentences in harsh overseas prisons if they are convicted of drug smuggling. Bella, 18, was the first hit the headlines following her arrest in Georgia. She flew into the former Soviet state from Thailand on May 11. Charlotte arrived in Sri Lanka again from Thailand on may 12, allegedly with a stash of cannabis in her luggage valued at £1.2million which she denied knowing anything about. She has been in custody since she was arrested at Bandaranaike Airport. And Isabella Daggett, 21, is another alleged drug mule who is being held in a hellhole Dubai prison where she has not been able to shower or change clothes. Her case has been highlighted by her family after she was arrested in March, just five weeks after moving to the United Arab Emirates for work. All three women deny the charges against them.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Six horrors faced by Brit women locked up abroad accused of being 'drug mules'
Bella May Culley, 18, Charlotte May Lee, 21, and Isabella Daggett, 21, all face miserable conditions while locked up abroad - including 'degrading' inspections, packed cells and rabies-infected rats Three young British women are currently banged up abroad after being accused of drug offences - and all of them face horrific conditions while behind bars. Bella May Culley, 18, Charlotte May Lee, 21, and Isabella Daggett, 21, are all looking at lengthy sentences in 'rotting' foreign prisons if convicted. With all the women yet to learn their fate, they are currently being held in detention facilities where living conditions are far worse than what they would expect back in the UK - and face unique challenges while their loved ones worry for them at home. All three women deny the allegation. Freezing, overcrowded cells with no tampons Bella May Culley, from Billingham, County Durham, is accused of carrying about 14kg of cannabis and around 2kg of hashish into Georgia. She was caught at Tbilisi Airport days after her family reported her missing in Thailand. The 18-year-old, who has appeared in court for initial hearings, could be given life in prison if found guilty. Currently, the pregnant teenager shares a cell with two other detainees in the Women's Penitentiary Number Five in Georgia, close to the Russian border. Inspections have repeatedly uncovered serious problems with conditions inside the prison, including freezing cold cells with no access to drinking water or sanitary products In 2015 and again in 2023 reports found prisoners were not given tampons or sanitary towels, forcing those unable to buy them to resort to unhygienic alternatives. It stressed the need for "special attention" to ensure foreign detainees received hygiene products, as they had less family contact and fewer parcel deliveries than local inmates. 'Degrading' inspections There have also been concerns raised about 'degrading' treatment of inmates at the prison where Bella is being held. One report told how new inmates are "inspected naked and are requested to squat", a procedure described as "especially humiliating and intensive during an inmate's menstrual cycle." 'Hasn't had a shower for a month' Isabella Daggett, from Leeds, was arrested just five weeks after moving to start a new job in the United Arab Emirates. The 21-year-old's family insist she was taken by police simply for being "in the wrong place at the wrong time" and has never used drugs. The family also claim she has not been allowed to have a shower or even change her clothes in months after being banged up in a prison in March. They said: "She has had nothing. Women get treated far worse than male prisoners, who get to go outside, they get sports, a PlayStation and a television - Bella has nothing." 'No medical treatment' despite pregnancy Bellay May Culley's lawyers claim that she is pregnant - and say that she has not been given the medical attention she needs while in detention. Her solicitor Mariam Kublashvili said: "She is pregnant and needs medical care which she complained she wasn't getting – there were no tests or checks or medical examinations done, she told me. She said she asked for a doctor, but the doctor wasn't speaking English and they couldn't understand each other." Maggots found in food Charlotte May Lee was arrested for allegedly attempting to take £1.2m worth of the synthetic drug Kush into Sri Lanka on May 12. She is being held at Negombo Prison, located just north of the capital of Colombo, which has as a described as a "hell" for female inmates in particular. Maggots have reportedly been found in food, and rats have been scuttling around extremely overcrowded cells. Rabies-infected rats In one frightening account of the conditions Charlotte faces in the facility, a female prisoner previously said: "We are treated as far less than human. About 150 of us sleep in a cell designed for 75 people. "An open drain infested with rats runs the perimeter of the room. Recently, one of the inmates was bitten and had to be rushed to the hospital for an anti-rabies shot."
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit woman, 21, rotting in hellhole Dubai jail after being arrested on drug charge ‘had fallen in with wrong people'
A BRIT woman rotting inside Dubai's hellhole prison on alleged drug charges fell in with "wrong people at the wrong time", her family has said. Isabella Daggett, 21, was 7 Brit woman Isabella Daggett was arrested just weeks after relocating to Dubai Credit: Facebook 7 She has not taken a shower in over a month, her family claims Credit: Facebook 7 She was arrested by Dubai police along with another man soon after she set foot in the desert city Credit: Facebook The Briton was working for a businessman doing internet recruiting for construction sites in the UK, who offered to send her to the Middle East for a similar role. But she was sent to a Dubai prison soon after she set foot in the desert city. It is understood that Ms Daggett was arrested alongside another man, with whom she was living at the time. Her family claims that she has done nothing wrong, has never used narcotics and was rather lured to move to Dubai . read more world news Grandmother Heather Smith told the "She is innocent because they have done all the tests and there was nothing in her system." The grandma said her family had warned Ms Daggett about the potential dangers of the She added: "She was arrested with a lad, who was not her boyfriend, with whom she was staying because things had fallen through with another house. Most read in The Sun "She didn't really like him that much. He may be guilty of something, but she isn't." "We told Bella before she went to Dubai, 'you know the rules in Dubai, play by the rules, don't flaunt this, don't do that'." Female Travelers, Social Media, and Crime Why Thailand Is in the Spotlight She added said she was going to move back to Leeds just before being arrested. Dubai authorities have not yet revealed under what charges Ms Daggett was arrested. Ms Daggett has not taken a shower or even changed her clothes in months after being banged up in a prison in March, her family claims. The gran described how the Brit woman was being treated harshly inside the prison. She added: "She hasn't had a shower for a month, she hasn't had a change of clothes for three months. She has had nothing. "Women get treated far worse than male prisoners, who get to go outside, they get sports, a PlayStation and a television - Bella has nothing. "She can speak to me and her mum every day though, which is good. But we have been in bits." Ms Daggett's mum Lucinda Smith, with whom she ran a Leeds-based modelling agency, posted a The fundraiser read: "My daughter Isabella has been wrongfully detained in Dubai, and we are doing everything we can to prove her innocence and bring her back home. "We have proof she was not involved in these charges and are determined to fight for her freedom. The hideous conditions she is living in are enough to break any mother's heart. "The legal and travel expenses are overwhelming, and we need your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us cover the costs of legal fees, travel, and other necessary expenses." 7 Ms Daggett's family claims that she has done nothing wrong Credit: GoFundMe 7 The Britton was working for a businessman doing internet recruiting for construction sites in the UK In the last couple of weeks, The 18-year-old was sent to the brutal Women's Penitentiary No. 5 in the town of Rustavi - She had originally jetted to the Philippines to meet an old friend, but reportedly A sentence ranging from 20 years to life could be a possibility for teen Bella from County Durham, according to prosecutors. Meanwhile, former air stewardess Her two suitcases were said to have been stuffed with 46kg of a synthetic cannabis strain known as kush — which is 25 times more potent than opioid fentanyl. If found guilty, South Londoner Charlotte could face a 25-year sentence. Experts told The Sun how wannabe Brit Insta stars are being lured by cruel gangs into carting drugs across the world. 7 Brit student Bella May Culley was arrested in Georgia after allegedly carrying drugs into the country from Thailand 7 Brit Charlotte May Lee was arrested in Sri Lanka after allegedly trying to smuggle in drugs Credit: Stephen Moyes
The Sun
25-05-2025
- The Sun
Brit woman, 21, rotting in hellhole Dubai jail after being arrested on drug charge ‘had fallen in with wrong people'
A BRIT woman rotting inside Dubai's hellhole prison on alleged drug charges fell in with "wrong people at the wrong time", her family has said. Isabella Daggett, 21, was arrested just five weeks after she relocated to Dubai from Yorkshire after landing a new job. 7 7 The Briton was working for a businessman doing internet recruiting for construction sites in the UK, who offered to send her to the Middle East for a similar role. But she was sent to a Dubai prison soon after she set foot in the desert city. It is understood that Ms Daggett was arrested alongside another man, with whom she was living at the time. Her family claims that she has done nothing wrong, has never used narcotics and was rather lured to move to Dubai. Grandmother Heather Smith told the DailyMail: "Bella has been locked up because she was in the wrong company. Wrong place, wrong time. Wrong boyfriend. "She is innocent because they have done all the tests and there was nothing in her system." The grandma said her family had warned Ms Daggett about the potential dangers of the Middle Eastern city with tough prison laws. She added: "She was arrested with a lad, who was not her boyfriend, with whom she was staying because things had fallen through with another house. "She didn't really like him that much. He may be guilty of something, but she isn't." "We told Bella before she went to Dubai, 'you know the rules in Dubai, play by the rules, don't flaunt this, don't do that'." She added said she was going to move back to Leeds just before being arrested. Dubai authorities have not yet revealed under what charges Ms Daggett was arrested. Ms Daggett has not taken a shower or even changed her clothes in months after being banged up in a prison in March, her family claims. The gran described how the Brit woman was being treated harshly inside the prison. She added: "She hasn't had a shower for a month, she hasn't had a change of clothes for three months. She has had nothing. "Women get treated far worse than male prisoners, who get to go outside, they get sports, a PlayStation and a television - Bella has nothing. "She can speak to me and her mum every day though, which is good. But we have been in bits." Ms Daggett's mum Lucinda Smith, with whom she ran a Leeds-based modelling agency, posted a GoFundMe page to help her daughter. The fundraiser read: "My daughter Isabella has been wrongfully detained in Dubai, and we are doing everything we can to prove her innocence and bring her back home. "We have proof she was not involved in these charges and are determined to fight for her freedom. The hideous conditions she is living in are enough to break any mother's heart. "The legal and travel expenses are overwhelming, and we need your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us cover the costs of legal fees, travel, and other necessary expenses." 7 7 In the last couple of weeks, two other Brit women were arrested abroad for alleged drug smuggling. Glam tourist Bella Culley allegedly tried to smuggle a suitcase of weed into Georgia and was locked away in a brutal ex-Soviet prison despite claiming to be pregnant. The 18-year-old was sent to the brutal Women's Penitentiary No. 5 in the town of Rustavi - a slammer notorious for its hellish conditions just outside Tbilisi. She had originally jetted to the Philippines to meet an old friend, but reportedly changed her plans last minute to go to Thailand with a gang of British lads unknown to her. A sentence ranging from 20 years to life could be a possibility for teen Bella from County Durham, according to prosecutors. Meanwhile, former air stewardess Charlotte May Lee was then caught allegedly trying to smuggle drugs worth £1.2million into Sri Lanka. Her two suitcases were said to have been stuffed with 46kg of a synthetic cannabis strain known as kush — which is 25 times more potent than opioid fentanyl. If found guilty, South Londoner Charlotte could face a 25-year sentence. Experts told The Sun how wannabe Brit Insta stars are being lured by cruel gangs into carting drugs across the world. 7
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
Brit woman, 21, rotting in Dubai hellhole jail without a shower for a month after being arrested on drugs charges
A BRIT woman has been rotting inside a Dubai hellhole prison without a shower for a month after being arrested on alleged drug charges. Cops arrested Isabella Daggett, 21, just five weeks after she relocated to Dubai from Yorkshire after landing a new job. 7 7 7 And she has not taken a shower or even changed her clothes in months after being banged up in a prison in March, her family claims. It all happened when Ms Daggett was offered to work in Dubai earlier this year. The Britton was working for a businessman doing internet recruiting for construction sites in the UK, who offered to send her to the Middle East for a similar role. But she was arrested by Dubai police - along with another man - soon after she set foot in the desert city. Ms Daggett's family claims that she has done nothing wrong, has never used narcotics and was rather lured to move to Dubai. Her grandmother Heather Smith told the DailyMail: "Bella has been locked up because she was in the wrong company. Wrong place, wrong time. Wrong boyfriend. "The bloke she was working for said for her to come to Dubai, you'll love it there, the lifestyle is wonderful. Now she is locked up. "But she is innocent because they have done all the tests and there was nothing in her system." Mrs Smith described how the woman was being treated harshly inside the prison. She added: "She hasn't had a shower for a month, she hasn't had a change of clothes for three months. She has had nothing. Charlotte May Lee fears being locked away for 20yrs over £1.2m Sri Lanka drugs bust – & is 'aware' of Bella Culley case "Women get treated far worse than male prisoners, who get to go outside, they get sports, a PlayStation and a television - Bella has nothing. "She can speak to me and her mum every day though, which is good. But we have been in bits." It is understood that Ms Dagget was arrested alongside another man, with whom she was living at the time. The grandma said her family had warned Ms Dagget about the potential dangers of the Middle Eastern city with tough prison laws. She added: "She was arrested with a lad, who was not her boyfriend, with whom she was staying because things had fallen through with another house. "She didn't really like him that much.'He may be guilty of something, but she isn't." "We told Bella before she went to Dubai, 'you know the rules in Dubai, play by the rules, don't flaunt this, don't do that'." She added said she was going to move back to Leeds just before being arrested. It is not clear under what charges Ms Dagget was arrested. Ms Daggett's mum Lucinda Smith, with whom she ran a Leeds-based modelling agency, posted a GoFundMe page to help her daughter. The fundraiser read: "My daughter Isabella has been wrongfully detained in Dubai, and we are doing everything we can to prove her innocence and bring her back home. "We have proof she was not involved in these charges and are determined to fight for her freedom. The hideous conditions she is living in are enough to break any mother's heart. "The legal and travel expenses are overwhelming, and we need your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us cover the costs of legal fees, travel, and other necessary expenses." 7 7 In the last couple of weeks, two other Brit women were arrested abroad for alleged drug smuggling. Glam tourist Bella Culley allegedly tried to smuggle a suitcase of weed into Georgia and was locked away in a brutal ex-Soviet prison despite claiming to be pregnant. The 18-year-old was sent to the brutal Women's Penitentiary No. 5 in the town of Rustavi - a slammer notorious for its hellish conditions just outside Tbilisi. She had originally jetted to the Philippines to meet an old friend, but reportedly changed her plans last minute to go to Thailand with a gang of British lads unknown to her. A sentence ranging from 20 years to life could be a possibility for teen Bella from County Durham, according to prosecutors. Meanwhile, former air stewardess Charlotte May Lee was then caught allegedly trying to smuggle drugs worth £1.2million into Sri Lanka. Her two suitcases were said to have been stuffed with 46kg of a synthetic cannabis strain known as kush — which is 25 times more potent than opioid fentanyl. If found guilty, South Londoner Charlotte could face a 25-year sentence. There are also fears that both the "smuggling cases" could be linked. Experts told The Sun how wannabe Brit Insta stars are being lured by cruel gangs into carting drugs across the world. 7
