A British couple have been arrested in the Dominican Republic on suspicion of drugs trafficking.
The Foreign Office was providing the couple with consular assistance
The Foreign Office said it was providing Kelly Carrigan and Daniel Patterson, who are believed to be from Glasgow, with consular assistance.
The pair were arrested at Punta Cana airport on 2 October.
It is understood Foreign Office staff have visited Ms Carrigan’s two young sons who were taken into care following the arrests.
Penalties for drug offences in the Dominican Republic include long prison sentences and hefty fines.
Source: BBC
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