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UK teen who claimed she smuggled €520k in cannabis under duress had drug texts on phone
Summary
Madison Jenkins was jailed for two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to possessing cannabis worth €520,000 for sale or supply. The court heard that, although she claimed pressure and features of duress, messages on her phone discussed the use, purchase and sale of ketamine and indicated she had free movement in Bangkok.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: UK teen who claimed she smuggled €520k in cannabis under duress had drug texts on phone. Charges or matters: three lesser drug charges. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 14 Incident
- June 16, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-25 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: three lesser drug charges (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Madison Jenkins (19) was today jailed for two and a half years. Having considered the significant mitigation, the judge handed down a sentence of two and a half years, backdated to June 16, 2025, when Jenkins went into custody.; The case was adjourned to allow the prosecution some time to look into the contents of Jenkins' letter.
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