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Bulgarian woman's appeal against drug trafficking sentence in Pakistan rejected

Tue, Mar 31 2009 10:13 CET

byNick Iliev

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Bulgarian woman's appeal against drug trafficking sentence in Pakistan rejected

The Peshawar high court has rejected the appeal of a Bulgarian citizen, who has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for drug trafficking. Identified as Veselina Gadrgiena by Pakistani English-language newspaper International News, she and a Pakistani national had been arrested in possession of eight kg of heroin on July 11 2007.

In addition to the 18-year jail term, each of them will have to pay a fine of 200 000 Pakistani rupees, the equivalent of 1870 euro. Should they refuse or be unable to cover the sum in question, they will serve an additional year behind bars.

According to International News, the high court ordered the Bulgarian's release on probation, though it remains unclear under what condition.

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Anonymous Kirl Wed, Apr 08 2009 22:10 CET
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i hope Adrian that you may never have the cause to do anything illegal to get you into trouble because sometimes people or force to do stuff in order to survive in this world today.SO When i hear about the risk some people go through just to provide for them selves and family.Let me tell you i don't blame them i blame people like you that have it all, just sittin down on your asses making stupid comments.so i hope for your seek you don't have to do the crime to,serve the time.lol

Anonymous Adrian Tue, Mar 31 2009 21:27 CET
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If you cant do the time , Dont do the crime .

Anonymous Adrian Tue, Mar 31 2009 21:27 CET
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If you cant do the time , Dont do the crime .


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