Swede Gets Death Penalty In Malaysia For Drugs

[webfact]

Swede gets death penalty in Malaysia for drugs
New Straits Times

SHAH ALAM - A Swedish bar operator was sentenced to death by the High Court here yesterday for trafficking in drugs two years ago.

Judge Noor Azian Shaari sentenced Ferry Linbark, 44, a Swedish of Iranian origin, after finding him guilty of trafficking in 4.3kg of methamphetamine at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrival hall at 10am on Dec 6, 2011.

The drugs were found at the bottom of Linbark's bag.

In her decision, Noor Azian said the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubt on the prosecution's case.

She said Linbark, who owns a bar in Pattaya, Thailand, had relied on mere denial in his defence against the charge.

Full story: http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Crime/Story/A1Story20130412-415501.html

-- asiaone news 2013-04-12

[johnsuma]

Probably try to come with that xxxx in Thailand and poison lots of people, good jugement hope they execut it that is what drug dealer deserve.

Edited April 13, 2013 by metisdead
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[squarethecircle]

Probably try to come with that xxxx in Thailand and poison lots of people, good jugement hope they execut it that is what drug dealer deserve.

I know I'm just barking out what's been said dozens of times before on here...

But it'd be nice to see them investigate exactly what organizations are involved (in the origin and destination) with this sort of traffic. 4.3 kg of crystal means a significant organization (for both the supply and distribution) is involved, and this guy's just an easily replaced little pawn in that system.

[Redhawk]

Probably try to come with that xxxx in Thailand and poison lots of people, good jugement hope they execut it that is what drug dealer deserve.

I know I'm just barking out what's been said dozens of times before on here...

But it'd be nice to see them investigate exactly what organizations are involved (in the origin and destination) with this sort of traffic. 4.3 kg of heroin means a significant organization (for both the supply and distribution) is involved, and this guy's just an easily replaced little pawn in that system.

Exactly what I think too, much too often people are used without notice or they are desparate which does not excuse their action and you never see the big ones at both ends caught, the courier is only a weak and small chain in this business. When it comes to illegal drugs everyone is quick at hand with death penalty but like a gun it does shoot into your body by itself and legalized drugs killing people everday sanctioned by govs. all around the world. Killing people was never a solution other will follow if you not elliminate the roots of this problem and this again mostly due to governments. Happy Songkran taking a legal drug

[borisloosebrain]

If you're going to applaud the execution of drug traffickers - would you hold peddlars of whisky etc to the same standard -given that alcohol abuse wreaks havoc on the roads and in families in cases of domestic violence and in the community in cases of random and premeditated violence ??. Or perhaps those whose superannuation and pension funds invest in companies that manufacture arms and weapons of war.....which often do untold damage to innocent civilians....Just wondering because the holier than thou mentality of some of the would be local lynch mobbers is pretty nauseating. Where do you draw the line?

[phuketjock]

If you're going to applaud the execution of drug traffickers - would you hold peddlars of whisky etc to the same standard -given that alcohol abuse wreaks havoc on the roads and in families in cases of domestic violence and in the community in cases of random and premeditated violence ??. Or perhaps those whose superannuation and pension funds invest in companies that manufacture arms and weapons of war.....which often do untold damage to innocent civilians....Just wondering because the holier than thou mentality of some of the would be local lynch mobbers is pretty nauseating. Where do you draw the line?

Nice name boris, seems to suit your apparent attitude.

The lines are quite clearly drawn already. Malaysia is very very clear on drugs wherever you enter the country their

immigration enrty form clearly states " the penalty for carrying drugs into or out of Malaysia is Death "

I am not aware of anywhere where they have capital punishment for selling alcohol, even in the middle east, but I am

open to correction by anyone.

[maidu]

If you're going to applaud the execution of drug traffickers - would you hold peddlars of whisky etc to the same standard -given that alcohol abuse wreaks havoc on the roads and in families in cases of domestic violence and in the community in cases of random and premeditated violence ??. Or perhaps those whose superannuation and pension funds invest in companies that manufacture arms and weapons of war.....which often do untold damage to innocent civilians....Just wondering because the holier than thou mentality of some of the would be local lynch mobbers is pretty nauseating. Where do you draw the line?

Nice name boris, seems to suit your apparent attitude.

The lines are quite clearly drawn already. Malaysia is very very clear on drugs wherever you enter the country their

immigration enrty form clearly states " the penalty for carrying drugs into or out of Malaysia is Death "

I am not aware of anywhere where they have capital punishment for selling alcohol, even in the middle east, but I am

open to correction by anyone.

"the penalty for carrying drugs....."

Does that include the world's most harmful drug? (fermented sugars) No

Does that include the group of drugs which cause the most deaths? (pharma) No

Oh, of course, excuse me for forgetting, death penalty is for drugs like ganga and hemp. One makes you as mellow as a cantelope and the other can't get you stoned.

[borisloosebrain]

If you're going to applaud the execution of drug traffickers - would you hold peddlars of whisky etc to the same standard -given that alcohol abuse wreaks havoc on the roads and in families in cases of domestic violence and in the community in cases of random and premeditated violence ??. Or perhaps those whose superannuation and pension funds invest in companies that manufacture arms and weapons of war.....which often do untold damage to innocent civilians....Just wondering because the holier than thou mentality of some of the would be local lynch mobbers is pretty nauseating. Where do you draw the line?

Nice name boris, seems to suit your apparent attitude.

The lines are quite clearly drawn already. Malaysia is very very clear on drugs wherever you enter the country their

immigration enrty form clearly states " the penalty for carrying drugs into or out of Malaysia is Death "

I am not aware of anywhere where they have capital punishment for selling alcohol, even in the middle east, but I am

open to correction by anyone.

Thanks for the obtuse dig at the name Boris , jock, not quite sure what connotations the name Boris has for you but I'm open to a renaming should you have any better suggestions, my mother has alzheimers so we won't get any argument from her. Look I agree with you about the laws in Malaysia - the guy is a fool -and in that sense he gets what is coming for trying to get away with a a crime that incurs the severest penalty. My point was more about the attitude of 'he deserves what he got because he's a bad guy' as opposed to well he knew the risk so tough luck. The cheer squad attitude is reminiscent of the witch hunt mentality of the middle ages.

People do go on about the evils of drugs etc and I've had decades of seeing people both enjoy and abuse different drugs some of them now dead and some now clean and alive and well and many still having a puff at the end of the work day. I agree that crystal meth does seriously mess with peoples lives but my point is that so does abuse of alcohol. Yet the liquor barons of the world never seem to attract the same criticism or vitriol, they just make huge profits off a substance that most of us enjoy , no problem with that at all... but some of us also find it takes over and destroys our lives and health or reduces it to a dependency that can be hard to kick. If you doubt that visit a few AA meetings and listen to the tales of misery there. Basically the tycoons have a 'get out of jail free' card which is fine but it seems hypocritical when people breathe fire and brimstone at drug dealers without acknowledging the parallels between them and the makers of hard liquor. Maybe I'm splitting hairs here but hey, it's a quiet night at home. Now I'm off for a beer

Edited April 12, 2013 by borisloosebrain

[overherebc]

The law is the law. It doesn't matter what law, what country or your own views on the law. I used to live in Germany where many roads had no speed limit, but some had. I didn't speed on the restricted roads and never had a problem. my own personnal thoughts on speeding wouldn't have have been listened to if I did speed on those roads. If a country has a law that states you will get the death penalty for taking drugs there then it's your choice.

If you really need to take drugs then find a country that allows you to do it. Nearly all countries allow me to drink alcohol, if I'm in a country that doesn't then it's my choice to be there and not drink or suffer if I do.

[NeverSure]

Well, apparently this Swede, like some others here, didn't understand the meaning of "illegal" OR "death penalty."

He was flat-out stupid.

[wooloomooloo]

Nobody's glorifying the execution of drug couriers, Boris.

What you hear is sensible people respecting the penalty for infringement of the law and acceptance that if they were as daft to test said law, if caught, find themselves in a similar position.

You can inform on Mr Big, but he's miles away and the law is only interested in you for the crime of concealment and smuggling. You were the mug that smuggled prohibited substances and only you are to blame. I like law as it's black and white and not rocket science.

Your mitigating circumstances carries some weight in a UK court of law and you wouldn't be put to death. The law is not applied uniform across the nations.

Do you think it does?

Edited April 12, 2013 by wooloomooloo

[doctorproc156]

I strongly disagree with their policy of execution for trafficking cannabis, but I would allow for the execution for methamphetamine which itself kills many people and destroys families.

[maidu]

People who enact cruel laws appear cruel. Yes, it's a judgement call, and overly harsh laws like those in SE Asia towards all recreational drugs other than alcohol, paint a picture of law-makers as ignorant and mean.

[ShinMusashi44]

Probably try to come with that xxxx in Thailand and poison lots of people, good jugement hope they execut it that is what drug dealer deserve.

But alcohol poisons/kills more people a year than what this guy had, but I'm sure you're ok with that

[TeeKay]

Bottom feeding (hard) drug dealers deserve no less.

[Mosha]

Well, apparently this Swede, like some others here, didn't understand the meaning of "illegal" OR "death penalty."

He was flat-out stupid.

Darwin at work

[johnsuma]

Not at all, drunk people that severly damage people or kill them deserve the same treatment. Dead sentence with no merci.

[webfact]

Pattaya Bar Owner Sentenced to Death in Malaysia


(photo credit: News Straits Times)

A Swedish former Pattaya Bar Owner, has been sentenced to death in Malaysia after being found guilty of drug trafficking.

Ferry Linbark, a 44 year old Swede, (reported to be originally from Iran), was found guilty of handling 4.5Kg of Methamphetamine drugs after being arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in in 2011. The drugs were discovered in his suitcase.

Full story: http://www.pattaya103.com/pattaya-bar-owner-death-sentence/


--Pattaya 103 FM 2013-04-13

[bendejo]

Just goes to show that if you own a farang bar in Thailand you'll have to come up with other ways to make money.

Most bar owners I've met have to do something on the side (like offering taxi to airports, arranging visa runs) to keep afloat.

[belg]

if only they did that to every "major" drug dealer, the world would be a better place

and major would be more than 50 gramsn which is enough to ruin already a lot of lives just out of greed

china, thailand, malaysia, indonesia, singapore ... these countries are known for putting down drug criminals, so ... if you can't do the time...

[NeverSure]

I feel sorry for this guy. I really do. He really blew it.

But damn, he had to know the penalty if he was caught. I wish he hadn't done it, and I'll bet he wishes so even more.

[josephinebloggs]

Well, apparently this Swede, like some others here, didn't understand the meaning of "illegal" OR "death penalty."

He was flat-out stupid.

He's only a swede by legalities, he's Iranian.

[Chicog]

If you can't do the time, stay out of the kitchen.

[pacovl46]

Another one? In Malaysia? Really?! It seems like the guy had a death wish and got it granted!

[hansnl]

If you're going to applaud the execution of drug traffickers - would you hold peddlars of whisky etc to the same standard -given that alcohol abuse wreaks havoc on the roads and in families in cases of domestic violence and in the community in cases of random and premeditated violence ??. Or perhaps those whose superannuation and pension funds invest in companies that manufacture arms and weapons of war.....which often do untold damage to innocent civilians....Just wondering because the holier than thou mentality of some of the would be local lynch mobbers is pretty nauseating. Where do you draw the line?

My compliments for your comment.

At long last a comment which is reasonable.

I fully agree.

[Markaew]

Personally, I believe this is pretty extreme for carrying drugs. This guy would have to be a loon to pack drugs in his bag and go through an airport with a potential death penalty.

I think the law is too strict with a death penalty for carrying drugs. Jail time is appropriate. The drugs could have been planted and he can't deny he is the owner of the drugs. So if you want to get rid of your competition (bar owner) just pay off the security and plant drugs on the guy.

To implement a death penalty, the law should force the prosecution to prove intent to sell or distribute. That way he is actively demonstrating he is breaking the law. The way the present law is, it's way too easy to set someone up.

[Suradit69]

Well, apparently this Swede, like some others here, didn't understand the meaning of "illegal" OR "death penalty."

He was flat-out stupid.

"He was flat-out stupid."

The first sign would have been when he decided to own a bar in Pattaya.

Thinking no one would notice 10 pounds of drugs "at the bottom of his bag" doesn't make him seem any brighter.

Whether or not the death penalty was appropriate can be argued forever, but it could hardly have come as a surprise to him. Maybe his defence should have been "mental deficiency."

[sprq]

Probably try to come with that xxxx in Thailand and poison lots of people, good jugement hope they execut it that is what drug dealer deserve.

Oh what simple-mindedness! The prohibition of drugs is the real problem. Drugs have always been part of human society and always will be. And it is the countries of Southeast Asia who have some of the very worst prohibition attitudes. Not only that, they reserve their worst punishment -- the death penalty -- for small traders, whilst the kingpins go free through corruption.

[Etherus]

Malaysia has not carried out the death penalty for some years and there are about 200 people standing in the queue and some steps towards abolishing it altogether. So far as the Swede, he is more likely to die an old man in jail than he is to hang.

[sprq]

if only they did that to every "major" drug dealer, the world would be a better place

and major would be more than 50 gramsn which is enough to ruin already a lot of lives just out of greed

china, thailand, malaysia, indonesia, singapore ... these countries are known for putting down drug criminals, so ... if you can't do the time...

Ah, the usual idiocy. Anybody with half a brain knows that the "war on drugs" is imbecilic and that the only sane approach is decriminalisation, government licensing of drug sales, public education about the effects of all drugs and social and health programs to help the addicted. Within half a century, this will be the norm in most countries, and people will look back on the attitudes of people like you as barbaric.