Joshua Carl Gough, 30, found himself in dire straits after accumulating a substantial debt with a drug dealer, driven by his addiction to cannabis and cocaine. To escape the looming threat of his debts, Gough fled to Spain, but upon his return to the UK, he was tracked down by the persistent dealer.

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In a desperate attempt to erase his debts, the dealer proposed a dangerous deal to Gough: smuggle drugs into the country, and the debt would be forgiven. With little regard for the consequences, Gough agreed to the illicit arrangement.

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