Four facing jail terms in Indonesia over smuggling of marijuana

The National National

FOUR PNG men face up to 20 years in jail in Indonesia after they were caught smuggling marijuana into Jayapura, officials say.
West Sepik police commander Chief Inspt Moses Ibsagi said while he was not aware of the status of the men in Jayapura, he confirmed that the PNG Consul-General there was trying to get more information on the four men.
According to media reports in Jayapura, the four were found to be in possession of 36 bags of marijuana weighing 10.6 kg.
They were caught at different locations in Jayapura.
They are believed to have crossed the PNG-Indonesia border via the Bismarck Sea from Vanimo in West Sepik.
Indonesian police have dealt with 43 cases of marijuana smuggling from PNG since January.
Nine PNG citizens were arrested for smuggling marijuana.
If found guilty, they are likely to face jail terms of up to 20 years.
Police in Jayapura said two men were arrested with 18 packets of marijuana in a home on Oct 30.
Two others were caught with another 18 bags on Nov 3 at another home.

7 comments

  • Just do what ever Indonesian laws says to this kind of animals. If they need to be hanged then be it. Hang them by their balls or up side down for they are not acting like human beings!

  • Destroying and tarnish the good name of our country as a christain nation and our bilateral relationship with our brother on the other side of the boarder,let them face the tough penalty…

  • Png government its time to be fare now…PMJM please share the wealth equally by passing the bill on paying pension to unemployed and older people. Honestly people are struggling to cope with life that’s why we are reading news like this.

  • Almost 90% of the youths were employed in informal sectors and where is the government that will come into play and address the rapid increase of unemployment in the country. Life of a man is very tough though, nothing comes easy and there has to be risks and rewards. Let them tackle whatever risks that may come about but its time government should stop talking and have some measures in place.

  • There is nothing wrong in trying out something. To hell with good name and christen nation and bilateral relationship. If the results are promising it is worth taking the risk, since when will you get a knock on the door to receive that free handout. samting blo traim…good luck you fours.

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