British Grandmother sentenced to death

[eddie]

In Indonesia she was found guilty of smuggling cocaine in her suitcase worth $2.5 Million dollars.

Seems a bit over the top for smuggling I think!

http://news.msn.com/world/british-gr...-for-smuggling

[Stealhead]

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.

[Herr-Berbunch]

I don't feel a thing for this woman. She knew what she was doing, she knew the risks, she got caught.

Just take a moment to think about all the lives that would've been in turmoil had she succeeded.

[BossMark]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I don't feel a thing for this woman. She knew what she was doing, she knew the risks, she got caught.

Just take a moment to think about all the lives that would've been in turmoil had she succeeded.

I couldn't agree with you more, no sympathy what so ever she deserves all she going to get and that's death.

[AVGWarhawk]

They toss out "grandmother" in the description to draw some kind of sympathy?

[eddie]

I was thinking more along the lines of Life in prison, instead of death. Don't believe she should get off either, but a firing squad is pretty harsh.

If she was busted in the UK, would they shoot her?

[BossMark]

Originally Posted by eddie

If she was busted in the UK, would they shoot her?

No we are too soft with the likes of drug dealers\sellers, murderers, terrorists and other vermin that get away with it in the UK.

[Harald_Lange]

I'd prefer firing squad to some other methods, its tragic, but she can't expect much sympathy, Grandmother or not!

[Jimbuna]

Strange thing is the prosecution were asking for a fifteen year jail sentence

[STEED]

Probably the appeal will drag on for years..I got no time for drug mules/dealers/users.

Smuggling into Indonesia.
Is that a candidate for a Darwin award?

[Armistead]

They're been a number of younger girls caught smuggling drugs in places like China, but many reports state they're forced to do so. Most are put to death by firing squad regardless.

[TarJak]

Originally Posted by BossMark

No we are too soft with the likes of drug dealers\sellers, murderers, terrorists and other vermin that get away with it in the UK.

I agree, tobacco companies, bottleshops and pubs have been getting away with it for years.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Strange thing is the prosecution were asking for a fifteen year jail sentence

Great! She can run her Cartel from the lock up.

[Armistead]

A friend of mine, myself and several other people invested in buying a few percent of a granite company once in Brazil years ago. He put a chunk in it and often went to Brazil. He got arrested for something he didn't know about, they accused the company for being a front for running drugs and cleaning money. He paid a lawyer 30K to get out, simply a split between lawyer and probably the judge. I long sold what little I had in it, he stuck with it for several years, now is rich off it.