11-04-2017, 02:39 PM
It will probably take a long time to sort out, but UK diplomatic roots run very deep in that part of the world. I think it is very likely she will be free again, but from similar cases it could take up to a year. I hope it it sooner.
I agree with FirePlaces that this is an important reminder to think carefully what you take across a border. It isn't just the legality, but also how the country will react. Some would accept that as a mistake, confiscate, and that would be the end of it, and unfortunately for her she found one of the countries that takes it VERY seriously.
Reminds me of a recent case of a British man in Dubai who brushed another man's hip while passing, and was imprisoned. Luckily for him there was intervention at the highest levels and he is free. But some people think they are going to an Arab version of Vegas, and are totally ignorant of local rules (e.g. covering up, no alcohol).
Poor woman - 300 tramadol... that's crazy. I think I've got more than that in my office at work.
I agree with FirePlaces that this is an important reminder to think carefully what you take across a border. It isn't just the legality, but also how the country will react. Some would accept that as a mistake, confiscate, and that would be the end of it, and unfortunately for her she found one of the countries that takes it VERY seriously.
Reminds me of a recent case of a British man in Dubai who brushed another man's hip while passing, and was imprisoned. Luckily for him there was intervention at the highest levels and he is free. But some people think they are going to an Arab version of Vegas, and are totally ignorant of local rules (e.g. covering up, no alcohol).
Poor woman - 300 tramadol... that's crazy. I think I've got more than that in my office at work.