Overview

• An Australian citizen was arrested in Bali for possession of 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, hidden in his apartment in Canggu.
• The drugs were reportedly sent from Thailand in a package, according to Balinese police.
• The suspect was presented at a press conference in an orange prison uniform, handcuffed, and with his face covered.
• The case recalls the infamous 'Bali Nine' incident, where two Australian ringleaders were executed in 2015 for drug smuggling.
• Indonesia's strict drug laws, which allow for the death penalty, pose potential diplomatic challenges for the Australian government.