Bella Culley's lawyers are understood to be exploring the idea of applying for a presidential pardon, which if granted would see her immediately leave Georgia View 3 Images Bella May Culley, 18, sparked a massive international search operation (Image: Facebook)

Bella Culley, a pregnant Brit accused of drug smuggling , is hoping to be released from prison before she gives birth, the Mirror has learned. ‌

Despite the 19-year-old agreeing to a plea deal that will result in a two-year jail sentence, her lawyers are seeking her release. Culley, who is reportedly due to give birth in December, is set to be formally sentenced next week for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs from Thailand into Georgia. ‌

A court in Tbilisi heard today that Culley's family , including her

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