A young British couple is facing 30 years behind bars after they allegedly tried to smuggle two suitcases filled with cannabis.
Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson, both 20, had arrived in Istanbul from Thailand.
Before they reached their connecting flight back to London, they were arrested and reportedly beaten by Turkish police, according to the family.
If convicted, the couple faces a minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum term of 30 years.
They have been moved to a jail ahead of their trial, but it could take a year for the case to reach court.
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Their families have launched a fundraiser to try and cover the costs of legal fees as they do not have their own lawyers.
A fundraiser set up by a family friend stated: ‘As many of you know, Taylor was arrested in Turkey and we need to raise the funds to pay for his solicitor.
‘To some, it may seem forward, but if you were put in this position, you would do anything to be able to raise the funds.’
In February, the couple posted pictures from Gran Canaria and flew to Thailand last month.
They then attempted to head home via Istanbul on April 26, where they were stopped by police.
Deputy Editor & UK News
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