STV Brian Howes Kerry-Ann Shanks and 7 months illegal remand
A Bo’ness couple who have been accused of fuell… (more)
Added: 18 November 2007
A Bo’ness couple who have been accused of fuelling the global production of the drug crystal meth have been released on bail after eight months in prison. Brian Howes and Kerry Anne Shanks were arrested in January at the request of American law enforcement agencies.
This morning a Scottish judge said they should be freed while their extradition case is dealt with.
Brian Howes and his partner Kerry-Ann Shanks have spent 214 days in prison after the Americans requested their extradition.
Mr Howes has been on hunger strike for the last 30 of them – as these pictures from the time Of his arrest show, his protest has taken its toll.
The Americans say the couple supplied chemicals to illegal drugs labs in the states, where they were used to manufacture six million pounds worth of the deadly drug crystal meth. The US agencies have tabled more than 80 charges against them – and they could face massive jail sentences if they’re convicted.
This morning a judge granted them bail as they continue to fight extradition. They will be reunited with their Four children this evening – and will be back in court in October. What this story does not say is that PF Dickson lied to have us remanded and there should be an investigation into the withholding of information that would of granted Kerry-Ann Shanks and Brian Howes bail instead of spending 214 days in prison without charge or even questioning or evidence of any kind. And no criminal records.
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