Indonesia arrests Australian woman in Lombok for ‘medical’ cannabis in vape
An Australian woman faces up to 20 years in prison after being caught with cannabis vape liquid in Lombok.Summary
An Australian woman, aged 53, has been arrested in Lombok, Indonesia, after police discovered 59ml of cannabis-infused vape liquid at her rented residence. Although the woman claimed she used the substance for the treatment of depression and knee pain, Indonesian authorities emphasized that the country's strict anti-drug laws allow for no exceptions. Narcotics officer I Nyoman Diana Mahardika stated that the possession, use, or trade of marijuana is strictly prohibited within their jurisdiction. If convicted, the woman faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of two billion rupiah. This incident highlights Indonesia's reputation for having some of the world's harshest drug laws, which include the death penalty for traffickers, though a moratorium on executions has been in place since 2016.
(Source：The Straits Times)
