Thai Nationals Risk Execution Over Drug Trafficking in Indonesia

[snoop1130]

 

Two Thai nationals, Rachanon Jongseeha and Woranawan Wongsuwan, could face execution in Indonesia after being apprehended with drugs. The pair, aged 33 and 31 respectively, were among six people arrested in Bali on drug charges last week, highlighting Indonesia's unwavering stance on narcotics.

 

Jongseeha and Wongsuwan were caught at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport on 8 September with 1.9 kilogrammes of methamphetamines and ecstasy powder disguised in 108 sachets of a fruit-flavoured collagen drink, and 20 ecstasy pills. Indonesian authorities, led by provincial anti-narcotics chief Rudy Ahmad Sudrajat, managed the arrests.

 

Two local men were also detained, accused of ordering the drugs from Thailand. Under Indonesia’s harsh anti-drug laws, Jongseeha, Wongsuwan, and the local men could face execution by firing squad if found guilty.

 

Indonesia's staunch approach to drug offences isn’t new. This crackdown in Bali comes amidst a backdrop of stringent enforcement. Notably, in November 2019, two Thai nationals received 16-year prison sentences for smuggling a kilogramme of methamphetamine.

 

 

 

 

This dramatic case follows the July arrests of two Europeans also involved in drug-related offences. A Latvian man, identified only as VS, was nabbed at Bali airport with a significant stash of hashish and marijuana and potentially faces life imprisonment. Likewise, Swedish national SUE was detained in Gianyar with 201.28 grammes of hashish and could be sentenced to up to 15 years.

 

Indonesia remains unyielding in its fight against drugs, with several convicted smugglers awaiting execution. The nation's last executions occurred in July 2016, casting a long shadow over current cases. In May 2019, a Frenchman sentenced to death for smuggling 3 kilogrammes of ecstasy saw his sentence reduced to 19 years, spotlighting the country's fierce judicial system.

 

As Jongseeha and Wongsuwan brace for their trial, the global community watches closely, wary of Indonesia’s relentless pursuit of drug-related justice.

 

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-- 2024-09-17

 

 

[saakura]

So young, both of them. And likely to spend two decades in jail. Although I thunk they were only mules, they should have had an inkling that they are doing something illegal in return for a reward. 

[novacova]

26 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Jongseeha and Wongsuwan were caught at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport on 8 September with 1.9 kilogrammes of methamphetamines and ecstasy powder disguised in 108 sachets of a fruit-flavoured collagen drink, and 20 ecstasy pills. Indonesian authorities, led by provincial anti-narcotics chief Rudy Ahmad Sudrajat, managed the arrests.

 

26 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

This dramatic case follows the July arrests of two Europeans also involved in drug-related offences. A Latvian man, identified only as VS, was nabbed at Bali airport with a significant stash of hashish and marijuana and potentially faces life imprisonment. Likewise, Swedish national SUE was detained in Gianyar with 201.28 grammes of hashish and could be sentenced to up to 15 years.

 

27 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

In May 2019, a Frenchman sentenced to death for smuggling 3 kilogrammes of ecstasy saw his sentence reduced to 19 years, spotlighting the country's fierce judicial system.

It’s completely beyond me why anyone would cross a border carrying contraband drugs into a country with such strict drug laws.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Two local men were also detained, accused of ordering the drugs from Thailand. Under Indonesia’s harsh anti-drug laws, Jongseeha, Wongsuwan, and the local men could face execution by firing squad if found guilty

Good... peddlers in misery.

[Hanuman2547]

There's probably a bit more to this story.  Obviously, they made some very poor choices if the allegations are true.

[lordgrinz]

If only flour boy had plied his trade in Indonesia instead of Australia.

[MalcolmB]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

1.9 kilogrammes of methamphetamines and ecstasy powder

Just a bit of personal.

[Irish star]

20 hours ago, saakura said:

So young, both of them. And likely to spend two decades in jail. Although I thunk they were only mules, they should have had an inkling that they are doing something illegal in return for a reward. 

They will probably get executed theg we’re executing Marajuana smugglers this guy had 2 kilo of meth 

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

Death penalty? Nothing to worry about. We all know that foreign sentences don't count in Thailand.

[Will B Good]

 

 

 

 

If they can dodge the death penalty there will be two cabinet posts waiting for them when they get back.

 

 

 

[black tabby12345]

Drug Traffickers Are Subject to Death Penalty.

 

Thais is the rule implemented by some ASEAN nations.

 

Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam,  and Indonesia.

 

Didn't they check it before their travel?

[cjinchiangrai]

8 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

Drug Traffickers Are Subject to Death Penalty.

 

Thais is the rule implemented by some ASEAN nations.

 

Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam,  and Indonesia.

 

Didn't they check it before their travel?

It used to be the law in Thailand when they were eradicating heroin in the 70s. Not that long ago.

[Jerry777]

They need harsh punishment. That's horrible stuff for kids.

[john donson]

how many lives did these drug dealers or mules ruined?

[novacova]

5 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

Drug Traffickers Are Subject to Death Penalty.

 

Thais is the rule implemented by some ASEAN nations.

 

Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam,  and Indonesia.

 

Didn't they check it before their travel?

They were too stoned to check 

[Ben Zioner]

On 9/17/2024 at 5:46 PM, saakura said:

So young, both of them. And likely to spend two decades in jail. Although I thunk they were only mules, they should have had an inkling that they are doing something illegal in return for a reward. 

They are getting what they deserve, period.

[lordgrinz]

FAFO....better luck in your next life.

[jchfriis]

7 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

FAFO....better luck in your next life.

Excuse my ignorance. What does FAFO stand for?

[lordgrinz]

Just now, jchfriis said:

Excuse my ignorance. What does FAFO stand for?

 

"F" around, find out.

[Bday Prang]

17 hours ago, jchfriis said:

Excuse my ignorance. What does FAFO stand for?

I didn't know either, seem to be a rather annoying, developing trend.   People posting acronyms , that I'm sure  they  have just made up.   Why can't they just type in real English instead of  this  adolescent  text type language ?