John Henshaw, a 39-year-old father from Greater Manchester, was caught with a small amount of marijuana at the La Paz International Airport and is now serving time in the San Pedro prison. Inmates at this facility are known for having to pay for their cells to avoid sleeping on the floor. A fundraising page has been created to support John's situation.
John Henshaw, a 39-year-old father from Greater Manchester, was reportedly caught with a “tiny” amount of marijuana at the La Paz International Airport on February 9.
“John has found himself in one of the worst prisons in South America. It’s 30-90 days until they look at his case,” the site reads. Furthermore, the GoFundMe organizer, Alex Foy, shared that John is receiving food, water, and toiletries from the British consulate of
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