The trial of an accused Australian drug smuggler has opened in Bali, with prosecutors bringing costs that might carry the dying penalty.
Lamar Ahchee yesterday fronted court docket in Bali accused of allegedly smuggling greater than 1.7 kilograms of cocaine price greater than $1 million into Indonesia.
The 43-year-old was charged with importing narcotics, drug trafficking, drug possession and abusing medication for private use.
Whereas he might face the dying penalty if discovered responsible, a member of Ahchee’s defence staff informed 9News they have been assured he would keep away from it.
“We’re assured to defend our consumer after which going to get a choice as late as attainable.”
Ahchee was arrested in Could on the road close to his house in Canggu.
It is alleged Ahchee instructed a driver to gather two packing containers filled with balls of cocaine disguised as chocolate.
He was allegedly paid $4700 to have the haul delivered to him.
Following his arrest, Indonesian police showcased the 206 packages of the practically two-kilogram interception.
Ahchee is scheduled to entrance court docket once more subsequent Thursday.
