Cruise Ship Drug Smuggling
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Canadian who Instagrammed cocaine-smuggling trip to Australia gets 8 years in prisonMelina Roberge, 24, told the court that she risked a life sentence in prison for the opportunity to take selfies "in exotic locations and post them on Instagram to receive 'likes' and attention" on a lavish vacation.WorldApr 18, 2018
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Canadian says her role in cruise ship cocaine smuggling was to be ‘on holiday’Melina Roberge said she initially refused when her unnamed "sugar daddy" asked her to carry drugs on the cruise to Australia but later agreed when told she could enjoy a free vacation while helping the group.WorldMar 21, 2018
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Quebec woman sentenced to 7.5 years in Australian prison for smuggling cocaineIsabelle Lagace gained international notoriety when social media posts documenting her seven-week luxury cruise vacation went viral after her arrest.CrimeNov 3, 2017
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