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High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule
In 2013, Michaella McCollum from Northern Ireland and Melissa Reid from Scotland were caught at the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Peru trying to smuggle £1.5 million of cocaine into Spain. The pair, also known as the `Peru Two,' were sentenced to almost seven years in one of the most notorious prisons in the world. The series provides a first-hand account from Michaella, a former club hostess in the Spanish nightlife, as she traces her journey from arriving in the foreign country for her first holiday to her downward spiral into the illicit world of drugs and excess.
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Plot Summary
This documentary series chronicles the harrowing true story of Michaella McCollum, who, at 20 years old, was caught smuggling drugs from Ibiza to Peru. It details her motivations, her arrest, her time in prison, and her eventual release, offering a raw and unflinching look at the consequences of her actions.
Critical Reception
The series was generally well-received for its compelling narrative and Michaella McCollum's candid, emotional recounting of her experiences. Critics often noted its gripping nature and the insight it provided into the realities of drug smuggling and incarceration.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense and personal storytelling.
Appreciated for offering a first-hand account of a high-stakes crime and its aftermath.
Some found the narrative to be sensationalized but acknowledged its gripping nature.
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Fun Fact
Michaella McCollum's story gained significant international media attention in 2013 when she and Melissa Reid were arrested at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, with 11 kg of cocaine.
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