British geologist jailed for 15 years in Iraq for smuggling artefacts

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Verdict in case of Jim Fitton, 66, shocks court in Baghdad after family argued he had no criminal intent

A British citizen has been sentenced by an Iraqi court to 15 years in prison on charges of smuggling artefacts out of the country, in a case that has attracted international attention.

 

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Any chance to exchange prisoners between Iraq 🇮🇶 and the UK 🇬🇧?

15 years is a lot... but entitled turists are a problem that needs a solution

It is contagious. Geologist my ass.

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