EFFORTS will begin today to secure the release from an Asian prison of a pregnant woman with Irish-based family who was sentenced to life yesterday for drug smuggling.

THE Ireland-based mother of a pregnant woman facing trial in Laos for alleged heroin smuggling is flying to the Asian country today to be with her daughter.

A PREGNANT woman facing trial for alleged drug smuggling was not allowed to meet a legal representative yesterday, prompting further anguish for her Dublin-based mother who is demanding her release.

THE Irish-based mother of a pregnant woman facing a possible death sentence for drug smuggling last night begged for her release.