Ep 8. Indian Hash Bust

In season 9 episode 8 of Locked Up Abroad, titled "Indian Hash Bust," viewers follow the story of two British men who attempt to smuggle hashish out of India. The episode begins with Dave and Andy, two lifelong friends who have recently fallen on hard times, deciding to take a trip to India to relax and escape their problems back home. However, after spending all their money on hotel rooms and expensive meals, they realize they can't afford to stay for much longer.

Desperate for cash, they agree to transport a small package of hashish back to the UK for a dealer they met in India. Optimistic that they'll make a quick profit, they wrap the drugs in foil and tape them to their bodies, hoping to evade detection at the airport. However, things quickly go awry at airport security when they are pulled aside for a random search. The foil-wrapped package is quickly discovered, and the men are arrested.

Thrown into an Indian prison, Dave and Andy must navigate the harsh realities of life behind bars - the crowded conditions, the lack of adequate food and medical care, and the threat of violence. In interviews with the show's producers, they describe the fear and anxiety they felt as they waited for their trial. They also reflect on the poor decisions that led them to this point, and their hope that they might be able to get out of prison and turn their lives around.

Meanwhile, back in the UK, Dave and Andy's families are frantically trying to figure out what happened to their loved ones. Through interviews with the families, viewers get a sense of the emotional turmoil caused by the men's arrest and imprisonment. The families also describe their efforts to contact the British consulate in India and work with local lawyers to get the men out of prison.

As the trial approaches, tensions run high both in India and the UK. The men's lawyers argue that they were simply mules who had been coerced into smuggling drugs, but the prosecution paints Dave and Andy as hardened criminals who knowingly broke the law. Despite the efforts of their legal team, the men are ultimately found guilty and sentenced to long prison terms.

The episode ends with Dave and Andy back in prison, contemplating their future and the mistakes that led them to this point. They express lingering hope that they might somehow be able to appeal their sentences and eventually return home, but they know that they have a long road ahead of them. For viewers of Locked Up Abroad, "Indian Hash Bust" serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of international drug smuggling and the harsh penalties that can result.