Man on lads’ holiday to Thailand made ‘stupid decision’

Huyton: So, there’s this guy, Jamie Kilcourse, who just got back from a lads’ holiday in Thailand. He was stopped at Manchester Airport and, well, things took a turn. He had two big suitcases, and when the Border Force asked if he packed them, he said yes. But inside? A whopping 64 packages of cannabis weighing nearly 39 kilos. Yikes!

When the officers found the drugs, Jamie admitted he hadn’t been honest. He was just 21 and had been caring for his grandparents after his nan got sick. He had to leave his football career behind to help out. He went to Thailand to clear his head after his nan passed away and his parents split up.

He thought he was just helping a mate out with a drug debt. He said it was a “stupid decision” and he deeply regrets it. Apparently, some lads he met in Thailand told him someone needed to take responsibility, and he felt like he had to step up since he was the oldest in the group.

Jamie didn’t even know what was in the suitcases at first. He thought it was money! When he found out it was drugs, he was totally distraught. He didn’t get paid for it and felt sickened by the whole situation.

In court, his lawyer said he showed real remorse and wanted to get back into football. The judge gave him a suspended sentence, meaning he won’t go to jail right now, but he has to do some community service and stay out of trouble. The judge warned him not to get involved in anything like this again. Let’s hope he learns from this and gets back on track!