DO NOT BRING DRUGS INTO INDONESIA

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Fred Indonesia Expert

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FredIndonesia Expert06 August 2018 04:50:17

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Edited by Fred

This thread is now hopelessly out of date so edited to remove ancient posts that are no longer valid so could confuse.

The basic facts are:

If you attempt to import drugs into Indonesia, you still risk a firing squad - That's far less likely at the moment but don't assume it won't happen

If you deal drugs, expect a lot of prison time, perhaps until you die

If you use drugs, you could find yourself in deep trouble and a few years locked up for possession of a a bit of whatever that might well be seen as nothing in many countries.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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FredIndonesia Expert30 April 2019 13:40:24

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FredIndonesia Expert20 May 2019 23:38:59

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UbudianIndonesia Expert21 May 2019 02:38:38

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"I'm trying to think of a reason the court was wrong - but I can't"

Nor can I. Moreover, this law is highly supported by the people of Indonesia.

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FredIndonesia Expert21 May 2019 02:55:41

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Fred Indonesia Expert

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FredIndonesia Expert01 June 2019 03:48:19

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FredIndonesia Expert01 June 2019 03:50:21

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Travel_n_Hustle Active member

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Travel_n_HustleActive member11 June 2019 15:24:27

This seems to be a general rule in Southeast Asia, most of the countries have had their own versions of war on drugs over the decades. Better safe than sorry.

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FredIndonesia Expert23 July 2019 01:16:20

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FredIndonesia Expert18 November 2019 10:50:34

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FredIndonesia Expert05 December 2019 22:03:27

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FredIndonesia Expert06 December 2019 16:32:54

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FredIndonesia Expert14 December 2019 06:48:08

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Nemodot ViP

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NemodotViP21 December 2019 12:32:16

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Hi Fred, what I have seen a lot lately on Facebook is people asking others to take packages for them. One "charity" even asks to take rescued dogs to new homes overseas (why the hell would you do this??)

I keep saying in response anyone taking any package or animal for a stranger must be mad! Easy way to scam people into being mules.

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FredIndonesia Expert21 December 2019 18:38:59

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FredIndonesia Expert24 December 2019 21:25:32

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FredIndonesia Expert30 December 2019 05:37:51

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Nickogreeko Member

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NickogreekoMember30 December 2019 05:51:13

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Some people are willing to risk everything for a quick buck ,funny how the guy at the top never gets caught

Fred Indonesia Expert

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FredIndonesia Expert30 January 2020 18:52:42

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Mendaki000 New member

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Mendaki000New member08 March 2020 02:08:56

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Evil? Such actions have evil consequences, but I believe these people are downright stupid, greedy, careless, selfish fools as opposed to evil.

And the thing about fast-tracking executions/sentencing is of course that the authorities do not always get it right... Indonesia certainly being no exception to the rule.

I can't comment further... except... as much as it seems barbaric to take a life; the lives/potential lives of multiple others - impacted by traffickers must be considered above those who breach humane living practices.

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Mendaki000New member08 March 2020 02:10:29

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Evil? Such actions have evil consequences, but I believe these people are downright stupid, careless, selfish fools as opposed to evil.

And the thing about fast-tracking executions/sentencing is of course that the authorities do not always get it right... Indonesia certainly being no exception to the rule.

I can't comment further... except; as much as it seems barbaric to take a life; the lives/potential lives of multiple others - impacted by traffickers must be considered above those who breach humane living practices.

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FredIndonesia Expert08 March 2020 02:58:37

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FredIndonesia Expert12 April 2020 07:59:20

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FredIndonesia Expert26 April 2020 03:05:57

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Nemodot ViP

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NemodotViP30 April 2020 12:07:42

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Yep Fred and yet again recently I moaned at some dolt wanting a dog taken by a stranger on Facebook and was called all sorts when I said "that's risky" to the volunteers (aka suckers).

Maybe Darwinism in action. Let the stupid people go to jail. I give up warning 'em!

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FredIndonesia Expert28 February 2021 21:28:32

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FredIndonesia Expert28 February 2021 21:39:58

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Von krennerMember28 February 2021 23:25:49

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I agree with Fred and Indonesian law about drug dealers. They are scum and should be shot. It is the only way to keep some control of them.The Philippine president is doing the same thing and I think its great. Even though the rest of the drug infested world doesn't agree.

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