British Couple Faces Up to 30 Years in Turkish Prison After Alleged Cannabis Smuggling Attempt
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Key Points:
- British nationals Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson, both 20, were arrested at Istanbul airport on April 26th after customs officials found cannabis in their luggage while they were en route to London.
- The arrest happened shortly after their arrival from Thailand, and they face a potential maximum prison sentence of 30 years if convicted.
- Cooper and Johnson will remain in custody until their trial, which could take up to a year, according to their families.
- Their families suspect the pair may have been exploited by experienced criminals and have launched a fundraising campaign to support their legal defense.
- Turkey enforces some of the harshest drug trafficking penalties in Europe, contributing to the seriousness of the charges.
