In many nations actually the penalty for smuggling drugs is death two others that pop into mind right away are Thailand and China.Usually the sentencing of a
citizen of a first world country is more symbolic.In every case I am aware of the home nation had it reduced and sometimes they serve a few years and then get released back
home.This has happened to several Australians that got "death" in Indonesia for drugs seems as though they get appealed out in some way sooner or later if there is any inkling of doubt on guilt that is.
Moral of the story do not smuggle drugs into an Asian country do not travel with a person yo even suspect might try it.Be willing to pay off any "upstanding" law enforcement officer that
offers to take a payment in lieu of a charge.One Ausie guy whose friend had hidden pot in his belongings was supposed to pay a bribe but he did not in stead he spent 10 years in Indonesian
prisons he of course realized that his pride had hurt him and he could have walked free for a few thousand.
Better moral of the story don't go to Indonesia for vacation or holiday the police are very corrupt and you can not trust the legal system to prove your innocence.
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