Drug suspects arrested after vehicle in high-speed chase hits pedestrians
Summary
Indonesian police arrested two Russian nationals in Bali after a high-speed car chase in which the driver hit several pedestrians. They were caught trying to smuggle nearly eight kilograms of hashish in a suitcase from Thailand.Key Facts
- The suspects are a 52-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man from Russia.
- They tried to bring 7.8 kilograms (18 pounds) of hashish into Bali.
- The woman flew into Jakarta and drove to Bali to meet the man at a seaport.
- The man drove very fast and recklessly during the escape attempt and hit several locals.
- Both suspects were arrested on Friday by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).
- Indonesian authorities are investigating if they belong to a larger drug trafficking group.
- Indonesia has strict drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has paused executions in recent years.
- Previous drug cases in Bali include arrests and harsh sentences for other foreign nationals.
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