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Canadian André Tamine sentenced to 8 years for Australian cocaine cruise plotA Quebecer who pleaded guilty in Australia to smuggling cocaine aboard a luxury cruise ship has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison.CanadaDec 18, 2018
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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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Quebecer accused of smuggling cocaine in Australia drops bail bidA lawyer for Melina Roberge of Granby, Que., was scheduled to file a bail application today, but a court clerk in Sydney says the lawyer withdrew the request.CrimeFeb 23, 2017
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