‘I’m a reformed drug smuggler – this is how mules will be feeling on flights’

Mark Dempster, a former drug smuggler who flew over 300 times with hash and heroin, shared his experiences of fear and adrenaline while evading customs, recounting how he concealed drugs in luggage and his body. Now a Harley Street counsellor, he reflects on the dangers of drug trafficking, particularly as young British nationals face severe legal consequences abroad, including Bella May Culley, who was arrested in Georgia with a significant cannabis haul. Dempster’s insights into the mindset of smugglers highlight the ongoing risks and challenges in the world of drug smuggling.