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The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit ‘drug smuggler' told he could face FIRING SQUAD for trying to sneak iPhone-sized block of cocaine into hols hotspot
A BRIT has been told he could face the firing squad in Bali if found guilty of smuggling in 244 grams of cocaine - the same weight as an iPhone. Elliot Shaw, 50, of Watford, was allegedly caught with the equivalent of eight tablespoons of powder at a hotel near a tourist beach in Indonesia. Advertisement 5 Brit Elliot Shaw, 50, alongside his Argentine lover Eleonora Gracia in an Indonesia court Credit: Supplied 5 The pair were told they could face the firing squad in Bali if found guilty of smuggling in 244 grams of cocaine Credit: Supplied 5 Both tourists had a glum look on their faces as their serious charges were laid out in court Credit: Supplied On the first day of his trial, Indonesian prosecutor Ida Ayu Sulamsi told the court that the maximum penalty for smuggling more than five grams of the Class A narcotic is the death penalty. Shaw is accused of smuggling the drugs alongside his Argentine lover, Eleonora Gracia. Prosecutors say Gracia, 46, was arrested in March at Authorities allege that she then handed over the drugs to Shaw, 50, who was part of the smuggling plot. Advertisement read more in Brit 'smugglers' On Thursday, prosecutors at the District Court in Denpasar said the pair violated strict anti-narcotics laws. After the charges against the pair were read out, a panel of three judges adjourned the trial until July 3. Gracia and Shaw wore face masks as they sat next to each other in court and remained silent during proceedings. Shaw, who lives in Perugia, Italy, and works in the entertainment industry, has the word "justice" tattooed on his neck. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest Ms Sulamsi told the court: "The defendant has attempted or conspired to illegally import type A narcotics in the form of cocaine weighing 244.07 grams." According to the prosecutor, Shaw and Buenos Aires-native Gracia planned to meet on March 25, at The Paica Inn – a budget guest house – in North Kuta. Drugs kingpins guilty of plotting murder and running drugs empire on EncroChat Gracia arrived in Bali on an Emirates flight from Mexico earlier that day. Ms Sulamsi continued: "Shaw admitted that he had waited for Gracia to receive the cocaine package. Advertisement "The officers then searched Shaw's room and found two packages containing 244.07 grams of cocaine in the closet. "Also 3.09 grams and 0.67 grams of cocaine in Shaw's backpack." He is the fourth Brit to come before the court on cocaine trafficking charges in recent weeks. Earlier this month three Brits accused of trafficking Advertisement Lovers Jonathan Collyer, 39 and Lisa Stocker, 38, of Hastings, East Sussex, the holiday island disguised in 17 packets of Angel Delight on February 1. Co-accused 5 Gracia and Shaw wore face masks as they sat next to each other in court and remained silent during proceedings Credit: Supplied 5 The couple waiting outside the courtroom today Credit: Supplied Advertisement During the third day of their trial, police prosecutor Made Umbara requested that the judge sentence each of the three to a one-year custodial sentence, reduced for time already served for smuggling just under a kilo of cocaine into the party island. The trio are being held in Bali's notorious Kerobokan prison – known as "Hotel K". Foreign nationals have been executed in the past for carrying large quantities of narcotics. Yorkshire granny, Advertisement The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug-smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world. On Monday Indonesian authorities arrested 285 people suspected of drug trafficking, including 29 women and seven foreigners, and seized over half a ton of narcotics during a two-month crackdown. About 530 people are on death row in Indonesia, mostly for drug-related crimes, including 96 foreigners, the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections' data showed last month. But Indonesia's last executions were carried out in July 2016. Advertisement Spate of Brit drug arrests worldwide A SLEW of drug mule cases invovling Brits have emerged in the last few weeks In April-May, . The 18-year-old was sent to the brutal Women's Penitentiary No. 5 in the town of Rustavi - She had originally jetted to the Philippines to meet an old friend, but reportedly A sentence ranging from 20 years to life could be a possibility for teen Bella from County Durham, according to prosecutors. Meanwhile, former air stewardess Her two suitcases were said to have been stuffed with 46kg of a synthetic cannabis strain known as kush — which is 25 times more potent than opioid fentanyl. If found guilty, South Londoner Charlotte could face a 25-year sentence. Meanwhile, a young mum is being detained in Germany for allegedly smuggling cannabis in her bags on a flight from Thailand - in yet another shocking case. Glamorous Cameron Bradford, 21, from Knebworth, Herts, was detained at Munich Airport on April 21 as she tried to collect her luggage. It comes as a Brit couple claiming to be tourists from Thailand have been busted with more than 33kg of cannabis in their suitcases at a Spanish airport. The pair were picked out by suspicious cops at Valencia Airport after displaying a 'nervous and evasive attitude' and are now behind bars on drug trafficking charges. Experts told The Sun how wannabe Brit Insta stars are being lured by cruel gangs into carting drugs across the world.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment reveller is smashed in head with BOTTLE during Magaluf brawl as two Brit tourists arrested over clash
THIS is the horrifying moment a man is smashed in the head with a glass bottle during a Magaluf brawl. Two Brits have been arrested for attempted murder after they allegedly slashed customers and staff at a restaurant during the late-night assault. Advertisement 3 Shocking footage showed the moment a man has smashed in the head by a bottle Credit: Solarpix 3 Two Brit tourists were arrested after a horrifying brawl in Magaluf Credit: Solarpix 3 One man had his head smashed by a bottle Credit: Solarpix They are reportedly a 24-year-old and a 33-year-old who have also been charged with injuries and serious Shocking CCTV captured the The man went on to try and throw a punch at others with two people being left The 24-year-old Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS It is unclear if either of the According to witnesses, the man, his companion and two other people who had fled, had assaulted both employees and two unknown people, customers of the restaurant. Several ambulances were called to the scene with three victims being rushed to the Son Espases Hospital. They suffered wounds on their neck, head, arms and legs, local media reports. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest A spokesman for the Civil Guard confirmed: "Two people aged 24 and 33 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide, wounding and causing serious public disorder following an incident at a nightspot in Palmanova. 'The arrests occurred in the early hours of Sunday." Shocking footage shows Brit beaten up by crowd holding weapons in Bali They added: 'Officers sent to Majorca as part of summer reinforcements were carrying out routine security patrols when they were alerted a mass might was occurring in a premises near to where they were. 'They saw a man covered in blood brandishing a broken bottle who was attacking others present. Advertisement 'They quickly reduced him and got the broken bottle off him." Two other people fled the scene before police arrived, police added. The nationality of those injured has not been revealed. It is also not yet known if the two Brits have been formally charged or have appeared in court. Advertisement It comes after shocking footage captured the moment a horror attack. The bouncer was left with a nasty gash that needed at least 20 stitches - and the Brit has now been convicted over the assault at Plaza on the bustling Punta Ballena strip. CCTV footage showed the Lithuanian bouncer exploding at Max Barnes, then 19, who he has up against a wall after the drinker bottled him. He unloads a series of sharp jabs in the packed nightspot, acting in self-defence. Advertisement The customer dodges as many as he can but some of the blows land home. The fight spills into the middle of the bar, where the bouncer delivers one more clean whack that sends the customer sprawling onto the floor. He then brings his hand to his blood-covered face and neck to inspect the damage. The 34-year-old doorman was left with a gash needing 20 stitches, a court was told. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Millions of women live life by their menstrual cycle – including when they exercise & what they wear, study shows
A NEW tool tells women the best days of the month to exercise, go on a date, get dressed up for a party, and perform well at work. The calculator has been designed to determine when they will be at their best at different points in their monthly cycle. Advertisement 1 A new study has found that women plan what they wear the most around their monthly cycle Credit: Getty The It has been pulled together by natural period pain supplement monthlies, on the back of its research of 5,000 women in the UK. The findings show millions of women are governed by their menstrual cycle – and its pattern determines when they exercise, how they feel, and what they wear. It emerged 51 per cent feel controlled by their periods – to the extent 32 per cent say it dictates when they have sex, and 21 per cent what and when they eat. Advertisement read more in news Socialising (23 per cent), sleep (20 per cent) and even when to commit to an important meeting (11 per cent) are among the things women plan around their time of the month. The While 91 per cent experience ovulation pain mid-month – with discomfort when the ovaries release the egg felt around days 14 and 15 – with 63 per cent feeling this for more than two days. The average sufferer will also experience bloating for just over seven days of the month. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest And just seven per cent of lucky women claim to feel balanced and 'normal' for their entire monthly cycle. A spokeswoman for monthlies, which is designed to help with menstrual symptoms and cycle throughout the month, said: 'While this research gives us an 'average' picture of what the monthly cycle can look like, we know every single woman has their own unique set of experiences when it comes to having periods. Ex-Love Islander on what really happens when they get their period in tiny bikinis & the trick that DIDN'T work for her 'And while pain is more commonly felt the few days of bleeding, and at the mid-month point, this is not the case for everyone. 'Every woman needs to learn about their own period journey and work out what works best for them in terms of how to manage their period pain, as well as when to get the best out of themselves personally, professionally and socially.' Advertisement Women generally do try to stay active for the majority of the month, including when they are on their period (44 per cent) and during ovulation (60 per cent). However, moods can fluctuate throughout the monthly cycle for two thirds of those polled, and six in 10 (59 per cent) often notice differences in their energy levels. Sleep, hunger, and productivity can also vary across the four week cycle. However, on the plus side, the research has highlighted that days 11 to 15 in the average woman's monthly cycle is when they feel the best, have the most energy and the most confidence. Advertisement These days are also cited as those which are best to take a shopping trip, go out for the evening and feel nicest in clothing. With day 12 voted the best for having sex for the average person experiencing periods polled via OnePoll. The spokeswoman for added: 'Having a period isn't all bad, in fact at times it can be empowering, and depending on what our hormones are doing and when, we can often feel great. 'It's all about learning about your own body, what it responds to, how to look after it and realising that everyone is different.' Advertisement THINGS WOMEN PLAN AROUND THEIR MONTHLY CYCLE: What to wear When to have sex When to socialise When to exercise What to eat and when What type of exercise to do – low or high intensity When to have an early night / get more sleep When to take on more / less tasks at work or at home When to do the cleaning Work schedule in general When to commit to an important meeting When to drink alcohol
The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 4, has cheek ‘ripped off' after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour's house in horror attack
A FOUR-year-old child has been left with injuries "like something out of a horror film" after he was savaged by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son Antonio Quinn was at his friend's house on May 26 when he was suddenly attacked by a Advertisement 5 Antonio Quinn was attacked by a Pocket Bully Credit: SWNS 5 The young lad was rushed to hospital Credit: SWNS 5 The dog mauled the child's face and ripped his cheeks Credit: SWNS He had been standing just outside the front door when he was attacked by the dog and was saved by a family friend who managed to pull the creature off. The terrified youngster managed to Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. Advertisement Read more on News "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda says that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly grab a drink, when he was suddenly The youngster then ran back to his house in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire before being rushed to hospital and put in theatre for three hours. Amanda, a mum-of-three said: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys "Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Advertisement Despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well, she added. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. "Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. Advertisement "He's still in a lot of pain but he's doing well." A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was also at the scene, have been seized. They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. "We were called at shortly after 1.30pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. Advertisement "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. "Thankfully, those injuries are not life threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course." 5 Antonio was in theatre being operated on for three hours Credit: SWNS Advertisement 5 His mum spoke of her torment seeing her child scream Credit: SWNS
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Desperate hunt for yoga-loving Brit backpacker missing in Peru after going off-grid following horror attack
A BRITISH backpacker has gone missing after spending a month living on the streets of Peru following a violent robbery. Hannah Almond, 32, Advertisement 5 Hannah Almond has gone missing in Peru Credit: Instagram 5 The Brit, 32, was living on the streets after being robbed of all her money and passport Credit: GoFundme 5 Video appeared to show her belongings being burned on the street With no way to get home, the fashion graduate was sleeping rough under the Belén Bridge, where her remaining belongings were torched by local thugs. Footage from local media appeared to show her clothes and personal items in a flaming pile on the street. Hannah was last seen three days ago after befriending an elderly homeless man at a makeshift camp, and has not been heard from since. A desperate search is now underway to locate the missing Brit from Advertisement Read more world news A family friend told "But she does not trust anyone after getting robbed and assaulted. "Some locals burned all her belongings from under the bridge." They added: "She was contacting her mum every now and then through other people's phones. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest "Police went to check on her two days ago and she has not been seen since. Cusco is a trafficking hotspot, so it's very worrying." The British Consulate in 'She is in an illegal situation. Her tourist visa has already expired,' British Consul Mark Atkinson told local media. Brit woman, 21, rotting in Dubai hellhole jail without a shower for a month after being arrested on drugs charges 'Sometimes we've paid for hotel stays, given her money for food, that sort of thing. But she always ends up coming back here,' he explained, referring to the bridge camp. Advertisement Hannah's friends have since As of Tuesday, it already pulled in £7,930 from 306 donations — just shy of its £9,000 goal. The funds raised will be used to cover urgent travel and support costs, including a flight and accommodation for a close family member or friend to fly to Her loved ones hope that a familiar face on the ground will help break through the fear and confusion that has kept her from accepting official help. Advertisement The money will also go towards providing Hannah with safe accommodation, food, and access to emergency medical or psychological care — which may be vital before she is well enough to travel. 5 Hannah was last seen three days ago after coming to Peru in March Credit: Instagram 5 She had travelled to the South American country for a yoga retreat Credit: Instagram Additional funds will cover logistical costs needed to get her home, such as securing a replacement passport, renewing her visa, and arranging her journey back to the UK. Advertisement A message on the fundraiser reads: "Hannah travelled to Peru in March hoping for an adventure, but instead, she has found herself in a terrifying and heartbreaking situation. "She was robbed and assaulted, losing her passport, phone, and all of her money. "Since then, Hannah's mental health has severely declined.' "Despite attempts to help her through official channels, Hannah is deeply fearful and unable to accept support from the embassy or local authorities. Advertisement "She is extremely vulnerable, isolated, and not safe living on the streets of Peru. "Hannah is a deeply kind and gentle soul, and we are desperate to get her the care and safety she deserves. We need to bring her home." More than 100,000 Brits travel to Peru every year, with Cusco - the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail - one of the most popular spots. FCDO travel advice warns tourists to remain alert, saying: "Personal attacks, including sexual assaults, are infrequent but do happen, mostly in the Cusco and Arequipa areas." Advertisement FCDO travel advice to Peru THE UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to certain parts of Peru due to ongoing safety and security concerns. Affected areas: Within 20km south of the Peru-Colombia border (Loreto region), excluding the Amazon River and triple border area near Santa Rosa de Yavari. Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM) — a known hotspot for criminal activity. State of emergency: A State of Emergency is in place until June 17 across the Lima and Callao regions, including key districts such as San Juan de Lurigancho, Villa El Salvador, and Comas. This allows joint police-army operations and the suspension of certain constitutional rights - including detention without a judicial order. Travel insurance warning: Travelling against FCDO advice may invalidate your travel insurance. Make sure your policy covers your entire itinerary, including adventure activities or volunteering. Stay informed and read the full FCDO travel guidance before travelling. Source:
