Overview

• An Australian man was arrested in Bali on May 22, 2025, after allegedly accepting a package containing 1.5kg of cocaine sent from Thailand.
• The drugs were intercepted by customs officers, leading to a controlled delivery operation by Bali Police and the Airport Customs Office.
• Under Indonesian law, the quantity of cocaine seized is sufficient to warrant the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.
• The Australian government, which opposes the death penalty, may face diplomatic challenges similar to the Bali Nine case from 2005.
• Bali police are expected to provide further updates on the case, with the man's identity still undisclosed.