Bali Drugs Mule Returns to UK After Years on Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, 69, has returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia, where she was convicted of smuggling £1.6 million worth of cocaine into Bali.
Background and Conviction
In 2012, at the age of 56, Sandiford admitted to drug smuggling but claimed she was forced by an international drug syndicate that threatened her family if she refused. The following year, she was sentenced to death by firing squad.
Time on Death Row and Release
She endured harsh prison conditions for over a decade before being granted humanitarian release last month. The UK Government arranged a £600 government-funded flight for her return.
Return and Medical Condition
Sandiford landed at London Heathrow Airport after a 20-hour journey with a layover. She is eager to see her family and receive urgent medical care.
"Doctors have assessed Lindsay and determined she's very unwell. She has spent 12 years in one of the worst prisons in the world and that has taken its toll on her. She's desperate to get home, she's been preparing for months."
Before her departure, Sandiford said farewell to fellow prisoners, who had become like family to her during her sentence.
Summary
Lindsay Sandiford has returned to the UK after enduring over a decade on death row in Indonesia under harsh conditions, facing serious health challenges and eager to reunite with her family.
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