British Teen Pregnant, Jailed in Georgia on Drug Charges

Tbilisi Arrest: British Teen Faces Drug Charges, Claims Pregnancy A British teenager, Bella Culley, 18, from Teesside, is facing serious drug charges after her arrest in Tbilisi, Georgia. Georgian authorities apprehended Culley at Tbilisi International Airport and discovered 12 kilograms of cannabis and over 2 kilograms of hashish in her luggage. Culley has been charged with illegally buying, possessing, and importing narcotics. Culley's lawyer stated that the police are aiming to establish where the drugs originated and whether she intended to hand them over to someone else. "The police want to determine the source of the drugs and whether Ms. Culley was involved in a larger operation," the lawyer explained. Adding a poignant twist to the case, Culley informed the court that she is pregnant. This development has raised concerns about the impact of her detention on her health and the unborn child. The case is ongoing, and Culley is currently being held in a pre-trial detention center for women, where she could remain for up to nine months pending the investigation. The incident highlights the complexities of international drug trafficking and raises questions about the support provided to British citizens facing legal challenges abroad. The case continues to unfold, and further updates are expected.