British Grandmother sentenced to death

eddie · 01-22-13, 01:53 PM

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 · 01-22-13, 01:56 PM

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 · 01-22-13, 02:52 PM

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 · 01-22-13, 02:59 PM

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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 · 01-22-13, 03:15 PM

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

eddie · 01-22-13, 03:26 PM

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?

Platapus · 01-23-13, 08:23 PM

We are not talking about someone with a joint in the bottom of their purse.

She smuggled almost 5 kilograms (just over 10 pounds!) of Cocaine.

Plus the fact that when caught she tried to pass a story about being forced to smuggle, but then changed her mind.

Quote:

I'm sorry it went down like this,
And someone had to lose,
It's the nature of the business,
It's the smuggler's blues.

Do not do the crime unless you are willing to pay the price.

01-22-13, 01:53 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	British Grandmother sentenced to death 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

01-22-13, 02:52 PM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	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. __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	They toss out "grandmother" in the description to draw some kind of sympathy? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-22-13, 01:56 PM	#2
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	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.

01-22-13, 03:26 PM	#6
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	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?