Retiree Jim Fitton, 66, was detained when airport security found 'valueless' pottery shards in luggage The family of a retired British geologist facing the death penalty in Iraq have called on the UK government to urgently intervene. Jim Fitton, 66, was detained by authorities in the Middle Eastern country, accused of smuggling, during a geology and archaeology trip.
Family of British geologist facing death penalty in Iraq urge UK to intervene
The Guardian - 30 Apr 2022 14:04
Retiree Jim Fitton, 66, was detained when airport security found 'valueless' pottery shards in luggage The family of a retired British geologist facing the death penalty in Iraq have called on the UK government to urgently intervene. Jim Fitton, 66, was detained by authorities in the Middle Eastern country, accused of smuggling, during a geology and archaeology trip.
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