Mother and daughter sentenced to a combined 23 years in prison
Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- A Danish court sentenced a 46-year-old woman and her 24-year-old daughter to 10 and 13 years in prison for smuggling 38 kilograms of cocaine.
- Police said the cocaine was hidden in a secret compartment in a car that crossed into Denmark from Germany while three young children sat in the back.
- The women were acquitted of a separate allegation involving 30 kilograms of cocaine and are considering appeals.
A mother and daughter in Denmark have received a combined 23 years in prison for bringing 38 kilograms of cocaine across the German border. The 46-year-old mother received 10 years, while her 24-year-old daughter was sentenced to 13 years.
Mid- and West Jutland Police said the drugs were hidden in a secret compartment in the car. Three minor children were sitting in the back seat when the women crossed the border in Southern Jutland.
The pair had also faced charges over the alleged import of another 30 kilograms of cocaine on a separate occasion. The court acquitted them on that count. Both women have requested time to decide whether to appeal.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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