Brit Woman Faces 25 Years in Sri Lanka Over Record Drug Seizure

A 21-year-old British woman, Charlotte May Lee, is facing drug smuggling charges in Sri Lanka after authorities seized what they claim is the country's largest-ever haul of Kush, a type of cannabis. The £1.2 million worth of drugs was allegedly found in Ms. Lee's luggage upon her arrival at the country's main international airport. Ms. Lee appeared in court today, maintaining her innocence and claiming the drugs were planted in her luggage without her knowledge. "She is not emotionally perfect, but she is trying her level best to accommodate the situation," said Sampath Perera, Ms. Lee's lawyer, in an interview outside the court. The court hearing was an update on the case's progress, and Ms. Lee will return to court in two weeks. If found guilty, she faces up to 25 years in a Sri Lankan prison. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating international drug trafficking.