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Sky News AU
14-06-2025
- Sky News AU
Investigation underway after Australian man, 32, killed and another injured in a shooting in a villa in Bali
An Australian man has died while another has been injured in a shooting incident at a villa in Bali. Local police said the incident happened in a villa at Munggu in Bali's Badung Regency on Friday night local time. Both men are believed to have been shot in the incident, with the 32-year-old succumbing to his injuries at the scene while a 34-year-old Aussie man is receiving treatment in hospital. 'A shooting incident has happened. There are two victims, both Australian nationals,' Badung Police chief Arif Batubara said. 'We are now working on (an) investigation (to) find witnesses that may have seen the incident." No arrests have been made yet over the shooting. The incident comes after it emerged another Australian man had been arrested in Bali. The arrest was captured by the Radar Bali news service as it unfolded. He and his female passenger were reportedly stopped while riding a motorcyle as they were not wearing helmets. When he was inspected, police officers discovered a small bag containing what looked like a white substance. "'Ah, no, no, no, no,' the man said before pleading that it was just panadol. 'Try it, it's panadol. Panadol brother. Test it, it's panadol!' He later allegedly confessed the powder was cocaine. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed to it was aware an Australian had been detained in Bali. "We are in contact with local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance, to any Australian citizen, should they request it," a DFAT spokesperson said in a statement. It marks the third time an Australian has been detained in Bali in the last month. Australian man Puridas Robinson, a 40-year-old originally from Queensland was arrested at a Denpasar address on May 29 and has admitted to using cryptocurrency to purchase 120g of cannabis, according to the masthead. His arrest came after Indian man Harsh Nowlakha, 31, was allegedly caught by authorities attempting to smuggle cannabis into Bali via the island's international airport, The Daily Telegraph reported. Fellow Australian national Lamar Ahchee, was arrested in the Indonesian province in May for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into the country. Police have alleged Mr Ahchee aided in smuggling 1.8 kilograms of the drug into Bali. Mr Ahchee's lawyer has since claimed his client did not know the package he allegedly smuggled contained drugs.
Sky News AU
03-06-2025
- Sky News AU
Tourists warned of drownings and drink spiking as DFAT travel website updates travel advice for Bali-bound Australians
Official travel advice for Aussie holidaymakers in Indonesia has changed, with Bali-bound tourists now being urged to be aware of rough seas and spiked beverages. The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated the Indonesia section on its website, which advises to 'exercise a high degree of caution' while visiting the Southeast Asian country. Even higher levels of caution are advised for some areas of Indonesia, the website said. The latest update on May 30 has now warned Australians to the dangers of methanol poisoning when being served alcoholic drinks, and it said beverages and food should not be left unattended. 'Drinks may be spiked or mixed with toxic substances,' the update cautioned. It said there have been reports of methanol poisoned drinks in the country, including in the popular destinations of Bali and Lombok. Smartraveller has also urged caution around swimming at Indonesian beaches, with many of them being 'unpatrolled'. 'Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali,' the advice said. Tourists heading to Bali are advised to read the provincial government's behaviour guidelines before they arrive. 'Offensive behaviour that fails to respect local culture, religion, places of worship, and traditional ceremonies can lead to criminal penalties and/or deportation,' Smartraveller said. The website also says authorities in Indonesia are strict when it comes to damaged passports, with people having been refused entry with a damaged passport before. The updated travel information comes after Australian man Lamar Ahchee was arrested in Bali last month for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into Indonesia. The 43-year-old originally from Cairns could now face the death penalty if convicted. He was arrested by drug squads at an apartment in Canggu and authorities have alleged Mr Ahchee attempted to smuggle 1.8kg of cocaine into Indonesia from the United Kingdom.
The Age
03-06-2025
- The Age
Family of accused Bali cocaine runner break down in private meeting at police HQ
Bali/Sydney: The mother and sister of Lamar Ahchee, an Australian accused of drug running in Bali, wept during a private meeting with him at police headquarters on Monday, his lawyers say. Ahchee, 43, was paraded before the media last week after being arrested for allegedly accepting a delivery of 1.7 kilograms of cocaine, hidden within chocolates, for a promised reward of just $4700. The alleged deal could put the Cairns-born businessman at risk of the death penalty if convicted under Indonesia's drug laws. 'His mother and sister visited today,' lawyer Edward Pangkahila said. 'Lamar didn't cry, but his mother and sister did.' Asked if Ahchee's family believed he was innocent, Pangkahila said, 'Yes, they do, and us, too'. Sienny Karmana, another member of the legal team, confirmed that plastic bags and a scale had been found in Ahchee's apartment in the coastal village of Canggu but said they were consistent with personal drug use. 'He admitted he was a user, so sometimes he needs to rescale the drugs he bought,' Karmana said. 'It was not because he was planning on selling. He needed it because many times people will try to cheat him and sell him less drugs.'
Sydney Morning Herald
03-06-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Family of accused Bali cocaine runner break down in private meeting at police HQ
Bali/Sydney: The mother and sister of Lamar Ahchee, an Australian accused of drug running in Bali, wept during a private meeting with him at police headquarters on Monday, his lawyers say. Ahchee, 43, was paraded before the media last week after being arrested for allegedly accepting a delivery of 1.7 kilograms of cocaine, hidden within chocolates, for a promised reward of just $4700. The alleged deal could put the Cairns-born businessman at risk of the death penalty if convicted under Indonesia's drug laws. 'His mother and sister visited today,' lawyer Edward Pangkahila said. 'Lamar didn't cry, but his mother and sister did.' Asked if Ahchee's family believed he was innocent, Pangkahila said, 'Yes, they do, and us, too'. Sienny Karmana, another member of the legal team, confirmed that plastic bags and a scale had been found in Ahchee's apartment in the coastal village of Canggu but said they were consistent with personal drug use. 'He admitted he was a user, so sometimes he needs to rescale the drugs he bought,' Karmana said. 'It was not because he was planning on selling. He needed it because many times people will try to cheat him and sell him less drugs.'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Aussie Faces Death Penalty for Drug Arrest in Bali Surf Hub
Indonesia's drug enforcement laws are notoriously some of the strictest in the world. Mere possession of a minor amount of the country's Class 1 narcotics – which includes everything from heroin to meth to marijuana – can equate to years behind bars, and thousands of dollars in fees. And the penalties only go up from there. For one Australian native, he's facing the most severe legal repercussions possible for accusations of trafficking cocaine into the surf-rich region of Bali's Canggu. Lamar Ahchee is alleged to have smuggled (or, rather, received a package with) $1.1 million worth of cocaine, hidden in chocolate wrappers, when he was caught by authorities – and now he's facing the death penalty. According to Ahchee's lawyer, he was set up. He didn't know what was in the packages. Per his legal representative, Edward Pangkahila: 'It's not true, he didn't admit [to dealing], he is shocked about the case, he never thought that would happen. Lamar has been set up by someone called 'Boss.' He was told to collect the package, but he actually didn't know what the package was… He thought it was a normal package. He's telling me that honestly, he doesn't know what was inside. We're still looking for that somebody who tell him to take this package.'This isn't the first time foreigners have faced the strict arm of the law in Bali, when it comes to drug charges. Not even close. There's a long history of surfers attempting to smuggle drugs into the country, through creative methods, and getting caught. For example, hiding drugs in surfboards has been a common tactic – although many have been caught. Diving deep into the history, in a piece highlighting the dangers of drug smuggling in Bali from a past print issue, writer Kathryn Bonella spoke with those convicted. One accused summed it up as such: 'Bali can be heaven one minute and hell in the next. You live the fantasy, you live the dream, but one day you wake up.'Aussie Faces Death Penalty for Drug Arrest in Bali Surf Hub first appeared on Surfer on May 30, 2025
