Archive · 26 May 2025
UK Woman Arrested in Sri Lanka with Human Bone-Based Drug
A young woman from the UK was caught at an airport in Sri Lanka with a large amount of a dangerous drug called "kush."
This drug reportedly contains parts of human bones and is very harmful.
The woman claims someone else put the drugs in her bag and that she is innocent.
The drug is linked to many deaths in West Africa.
She is now facing up to 25 years in prison.
Authorities are concerned about the increasing amount of drug smuggling happening through this area and are increasing security.
A 21-year-old British ex-flight attendant was arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly smuggling 46kg of a synthetic drug.
The drug, known as "kush," is believed to contain human bones and has caused deaths in West Africa.
The suspect claims the drugs were planted in her luggage and denies any wrongdoing.
The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $3.3 million.
Sri Lankan authorities are increasing checks on passengers traveling from Bangkok due to a rise in drug trafficking.
- Who
- Charlotte May Lee, a British ex-flight attendant
- What
- Was arrested for allegedly smuggling 46kg of "kush," a synthetic drug containing human bones.
- When
- Earlier this month
- Where
- Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- Authorities suspect her of drug trafficking; she denies involvement.
Suspect's Defense
Official Statements
Guilt
Suspect's Defense
Charlotte May Lee claims the drugs were planted in her luggage and she is innocent.
Official Statements
Authorities state that she was caught with a large quantity of illegal drugs.
- Suspect
- Charlotte May Lee
- Nationality
- British
- Location of Arrest
- Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Alleged Crime
- Smuggling "kush"
- Quantity of Drugs
- 46kg (101lbs)
- Estimated Value
- $3.3 million
- Possible Sentence
- Up to 25 years