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Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy

Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy

Summary

A Peruvian woman was arrested in Bali for trying to smuggle cocaine and ecstasy hidden in her underwear and a sex toy. If found guilty, she could face severe penalties under Indonesia's strict drug laws, including the death penalty.

Key Facts

  • A 42-year-old Peruvian woman was caught in Bali with drugs worth $70,000.
  • She stored the drugs in her underwear and a sex toy.
  • The total drugs found were 1.4 kg of cocaine and 43 ecstasy pills.
  • Indonesian officers suspected her at the airport, leading to her arrest.
  • She claimed someone paid her $19,000 to bring the drugs into Bali.
  • She traveled from Barcelona, Spain, with a flight stop in Doha.
  • Indonesia has tough penalties for drug smuggling but paused executing offenders since 2017.
  • Recently, three Brits also faced charges for smuggling drugs into Indonesia.
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