After enduring a challenging time in a Georgian jail, Bella Culley, a pregnant drug mule, has finally reunited with her family. The 19-year-old was released from a secure unit in Tbilisi and returned to the UK with her mother, Lyanne Kennedy. Bella, who is eight months pregnant, arrived back at her family home in Billingham to a warm welcome from her loved ones.
Her father resides in Vietnam, but her 16-year-old brother Billy and other relatives eagerly awaited her return. The community expressed shock at Bella’s predicament, as she had never been in trouble before. Lyanne confessed that her biggest fear was missing the birth of her first grandchild if Bella had served her full sentence.
Despite the ordeal, Bella expressed her desire to resume her nursing studies after giving birth to her baby boy, who is due next month. She claimed in court that she had been coerced into carrying drugs and was subsequently released through a plea bargain. Lyanne and Niel, her parents, raised funds to settle court fees after Bella’s attempt to smuggle drugs into Georgia.
Following a challenging initial prison period, Bella was transferred to a mother and baby unit. The plea bargain facilitated her return to the UK, where she looks forward to a fresh start with her family.
