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Australians in Bali: at risk of death penalty for 1.5 kilos of cocaine!
An Australian faces the death penalty in Bali over 1.5kg of cocaine as Indonesia enforces strict drug laws.
Australians in Bali: at risk of death penalty for 1.5 kilos of cocaine!
An Australian is facing a very serious challenge in Bali: he faces the death penalty for possessing 1.5 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs were discovered in his apartment in the popular holiday resort of Canggu after they were allegedly sent in a package from Thailand. The 43-year-old was presented at a press conference wearing an orange prison suit and handcuffs, while his face was hidden behind a balaclava, as reported by Kleine Zeitung.
Indonesia takes a tough line against drug-related crime. Possession of even small amounts of hard drugs can result in the death penalty. Although many defendants typically receive long prison sentences, the threat of a death sentence in this case is very real. This has once again brought Australia's international relations with Indonesia into the spotlight. The new case could pose diplomatic difficulties for the Australian government, as Esslinger Zeitung notes.
Review of the Bali Nine
The case is reminiscent of the notorious "Bali Nine" group who were arrested in 2005 while attempting to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin from Bali to Australia. Two leaders of this group were executed in 2015, despite international protests. The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, personally advocated for the release of the five surviving members, who were able to return to Australia at the end of 2022.
Indonesia has one of the strictest drug laws in the world. In the worst case, there is even a risk of execution for drug offenses. Executions for drug-related offenses have resumed in Indonesia since 2015, and several foreigners have already been affected. Such extreme punishments are common in many Asian countries; In Singapore, for example, defendants have to prove their innocence, and possession of certain amounts of drugs can lead to the death penalty, as Nau explains.
Overall, the situation for the Australian in Bali remains tense and could have far-reaching consequences, both for him personally and for bilateral relations between Australia and Indonesia.