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Drug-smuggling suspects taunted via Facebook

Monday, August 19, 2013

Internet trolls have added to the distress of the family of Irish drug mule Michaella McCollum-Connolly by spouting abuse on a Facebook page set up to support her.

By Caroline ODoherty

The pair, who had been working in nightclubs in Ibiza, say were forced to make the trip by a Spanish drugs gang who threatened them at gunpoint.

However, their story has attracted scorn on a Facebook page set up to campaign for their release, with contributors criticising the women and making tasteless jokes about their plight.

A senior police officer in Ibiza who heads the islands drugs and organised crime unit has said their version of events was not credible.

Sgt Alberto Arean Varela said: Sincerely, with my experience, I dont think these girls were forced to do this.

Because, particularly when you go to South America, you need to pass several consuls so the first thing you do is go to the passport consul and say: Listen, this is what is happening to me.

Both women are due before the courts today or tomorrow to have their detention reviewed but have been warned not to expect a change in circumstances.

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Drug-smuggling suspects taunted via Facebook