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A Nigerian woman, identified as @shakels95 on social media, has shared a shocking experience in the United Kingdom, where she was detained by police for using the word “drug” to describe her husband’s medication.
According to her account, the incident began after she purchased medication from a pharmacy for her unwell husband. During a phone call to inform him, she used the term “drug,” unaware that it could cause alarm. She explained:
“I told my husband, ‘I got two drugs for you. When you use them, you’ll feel strong.’ People around me must have overheard the word ‘drugs’ and misinterpreted it.”
Soon after, police arrived, suspecting illegal activity. Despite her explanations and showing the medications—simple over-the-counter tablets like Ibuprofen—the authorities detained her.
“They came to my house, turned everything upside down looking for evidence that I was involved in drug trafficking,” she revealed.
After a series of interrogations and searches that yielded no incriminating evidence, she was eventually released.
Her story highlights cultural and linguistic differences that can lead to misunderstandings in sensitive environments like the UK, where the term “drug” often carries connotations of narcotics.
The incident has sparked discussions online about cultural awareness and the need for better understanding between communities.
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