The Mighty Prawn Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42483135 this makes my blood boil! this woman took painkillers to her Egyptian boyfriend and has been sentenced to three years much to the chagrin of her family, friends and anyone else with an opinion for sale. firstly, despite all of them painting her as an Angel the pills were Tramadol which is prescription only and she got them from a 'friend' - she must have known they were acquired illegally surely? Secondly, if you are taking any medication overseas for someone else then common sense dictates you check what their rules are. the story is being spun on every outlet as 'naive Brit falls foul of barbaric laws in third world hell hole' when actually she's an idiot who frankly we can get by without. We're quick enough to damn any foreigner who claims ignorance of our laws yet this waste of space is the cause of petitions and comments from MP's! enjoy your time in prison and maybe have a think about the real reasons you ended up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Monster Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 300 tablets? Her Egyptian prince must be in real pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 19 minutes ago, The Mighty Prawn said: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42483135 this makes my blood boil! this woman took painkillers to her Egyptian boyfriend and has been sentenced to three years much to the chagrin of her family, friends and anyone else with an opinion for sale. firstly, despite all of them painting her as an Angel the pills were Tramadol which is prescription only and she got them from a 'friend' - she must have known they were acquired illegally surely? Secondly, if you are taking any medication overseas for someone else then common sense dictates you check what their rules are. the story is being spun on every outlet as 'naive Brit falls foul of barbaric laws in third world hell hole' when actually she's an idiot who frankly we can get by without. We're quick enough to damn any foreigner who claims ignorance of our laws yet this waste of space is the cause of petitions and comments from MP's! enjoy your time in prison and maybe have a think about the real reasons you ended up there I have to agree, if you travel to a country like Egypt with a bag full of drugs,what do you expect to happen this is a country that still chops peoples hands off for minor offences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 But stupidity is not illegal, even in Egypt. I watched as her sister defended her by saying she shouldn't have been imprisoned for doing a good turn for someone! Unfortunately I fear the Foreign Office will waste lots of time attempting to bring her home when she should be doing the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, The Mighty Prawn said: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42483135 this makes my blood boil! this woman took painkillers to her Egyptian boyfriend and has been sentenced to three years much to the chagrin of her family, friends and anyone else with an opinion for sale. firstly, despite all of them painting her as an Angel the pills were Tramadol which is prescription only and she got them from a 'friend' - she must have known they were acquired illegally surely? Secondly, if you are taking any medication overseas for someone else then common sense dictates you check what their rules are. the story is being spun on every outlet as 'naive Brit falls foul of barbaric laws in third world hell hole' when actually she's an idiot who frankly we can get by without. We're quick enough to damn any foreigner who claims ignorance of our laws yet this waste of space is the cause of petitions and comments from MP's! enjoy your time in prison and maybe have a think about the real reasons you ended up there We don't know the full story but this assessment has the ring of truth about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Taking over 300 opiate pills to Egypt? What could possibly go wrong? How bad exactly was her boyfriend's back to need that many anyway? Zero sympathy for a drug smuggler, especially a stupid one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Just happens those tablets are a drug of choice by addicts ... I wonder how much they would be worth on the streets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Drug Mule. Dumb *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Tuff, Poke the fire you get your fingers burned. Can't see the problem really, guilty as charged, when will these idiots realise the difference between right and wrong. With the www don't you think that stupid people would see what happens outside their own little world. But then they don't show this kind of thing on " made in chelsea" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 300 tramadol without a prescription? I think you would go away in this Country for that. It is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 According to the Economist of April 2015, Tramadol is the recreational drug of choice in Egypt! Amongst other recreational uses, it Increases sexual prowess apparantly? Can't think why this woman wanted to take them into Egypt for her Egyptian boyfriend? Lol! Where and from whom did she obtain 150 strong opioid tablets, available only on prescription in the UK.........not for her own use but allegedly for someone in a foreign country......without a prescription? Good luck trying to wriggle out of this one!...she'll need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 320 tablets. There's no way she got them on prescription for herself or anyone else. Why do the papers always make out these people are innocent parties jailed by nasty authorities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 She made her bed and all that, I’m sure the boyfriend will wait for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ollieollie said: She made her bed and all that, I’m sure the boyfriend will wait for her No way, he'll get some other idiot to do the same. She's served her purpose, well nearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 If she had have got the pills through to her boyfriend, he would have to be on his guard as the pills would be worth a small fortune on the black market. He wouldn't want a thief to pinch his only pain relief then profit out of selling a controlled drug. unless of course..... sceptical Fuddster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) If you can believe the papers they are only worth £23.20 on the street Edited December 26, 2017 by Luckyshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 She got off lightly. None of the media ask the awkward questions - a friend gave them to her - do me a favour. She has a friend who gives her 320 prescription only drugs, which she co-incidentally needs for her poorly boyfriend, who lives overseas. Forget the fraud in this country - she just hops on a plane and hopes for the best. She gets caught, lightly sentenced and now the idiots are saying she won't survive three years. She confessed "accidentally" - as you do. They should be grateful she didn't draw the death sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Luckyshot said: If you can believe the papers they are only worth £23.20 on the street The minimum monthly wage for government workers in Egypt is about £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Walker570 said: Just happens those tablets are a drug of choice by addicts ... I wonder how much they would be worth on the streets? Tramadol is a schedule 3 controlled substance prescription only medicine for moderate to severe pain. Cost the nhs pays is 50mg capsule immeadiate release approx £3 for 100 capsules non proprietary, branded tablets approx £10 per 100 Modified release. Other strengths, brands and packet size price increases but not significantly. On the street these have a going value of anything from £3 to a fiver a tablet for substance misuse, addiction and dependence. Dose 400mg max in 24hrs, 8 x 50mg tablets daily. I prescribe at most a 5 day course then review. atb 7diaw Edited December 27, 2017 by 7daysinaweek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Just now, Dougy said: No way, he'll get some other idiot to do the same. She's served her purpose, well nearly. I wasnt really suggesting he is a committed partner with eyes only for her, old as the hills the dumb bird with an arab fella who loves her story is. Where has all the common sense gone? is she really that gullible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 9 hours ago, TriBsa said: The minimum monthly wage for government workers in Egypt is about £50. Hi TriBsa, when i lived there(6 yrs ago), i was under the impression that the AVERAGE wage was £30 month. Also in the time i lived there, i never once heard of Tramadol being used recreationally or for sale?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, silver pigeon69 said: Hi TriBsa, when i lived there(6 yrs ago), i was under the impression that the AVERAGE wage was £30 month. Also in the time i lived there, i never once heard of Tramadol being used recreationally or for sale?? Minimum wage for goverrnment employees was raised from 700 Egyptian Pounds to 1200 in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, TriBsa said: Minimum wage for goverrnment employees was raised from 700 Egyptian Pounds to 1200 in 2014. Ok, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Ollieollie said: is she really that gullible Yes, Never underestimate the ability to be thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 minute ago, walshie said: Yes, Never underestimate the ability to be thick. Yep, probably even advertised the fact on a dating site "gullible fat bird seeks..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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