Video footage of Peru drug arrest emerges

Authorities in Peru have released a video of Michaella McCollum Connolly, who has been arrested in Peru on suspicion of drug trafficking.

The 20-year-old, from Dungannon in Co Tyrone, was arrested along with Melissa Reid, 19, from Scotland, at Lima's international airport last week.

The National Police of Peru said it found more than 10.8kg of cocaine, thought to be worth around €1.7m, hidden in food in the luggage of the two women.

The video shows the two women being questioned by authorities.

Both Ms McCollum Connolly and Ms Reid answered a number of questions.

Ms McCollum Connolly confirmed her name and that she was Irish.

Her family had reported her missing prior to news of her arrest as she had not been in contact with them for a number of days.

She was living in Ibiza, having moved there from Belfast.

Ms Reid, from Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire, said: "I was forced to take these bags in my luggage."

When asked if she knew they contained drugs, Ms Reid said: "I did not know that."

Ms Reid also confirmed that they were due to fly on an Air Europa flight to Madrid, and then on to Majorca.

The Department of Foreign Affairs this afternoon said embassy officials based in Mexico have been in direct contact with Ms McCollum Connolly.

A spokesperson said officials are continuing to provide consular assistance to her family in Co Tyrone.

The spokesperson added that Irish embassy officials in Mexico are working with their British counterparts in Lima.

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