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Australian Man Detained in Bali on Alleged Cocaine Charges

Claiming the seized powder was painkillers, he now faces a probe into how he purchased the drugs in Ungasan

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Overview

  • Nelson Philip James was stopped by Badung police on June 11 for riding a motorcycle without a helmet
  • Video footage captures him insisting the white powder was Panadol before officers seized the package
  • Tests conducted by the narcotics unit confirmed the substance was cocaine
  • James told investigators he bought the drugs in Ungasan on June 9 and authorities are still examining the purchase
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed it is providing consular support as he awaits formal charges