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A pregnant British teenager detained in Georgia on drug smuggling charges is now set to be released from prison.

Bella May Culley, a 19 year old who is eight months pregnant, was arrested at Tbilisi Airport back in May.

The teenager from Teesside was accused of attempting to smuggle 12 kilograms (26.4 pounds) of marijuana and two kilograms (4.4 pounds) of hashish into the country.

But in a sudden about-turn, she was released from prison in a plea agreement with the Georgian authorities after spending six months in custody on remand.

Dressed in a cream blazer, the teenager looked overwhelmed as she was released from custody on Monday.

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When asked about how she felt, she simply stated she was "happy" and told

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