British grandmother flies home after 12 years on Indonesian death row
Summary
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother, returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking. She was flown back due to health reasons, as part of an agreement between the UK and Indonesian governments. Sandiford had been sentenced for carrying a large amount of cocaine into Bali.Key Facts
- Lindsay Sandiford, a British national, spent 12 years on death row in Indonesia.
- She was convicted in 2013 for carrying nearly 5 kg of cocaine into Bali.
- Her cocaine was valued at £1.6 million or about $2.1 million.
- Sandiford was repatriated for health reasons as part of a UK-Indonesia deal.
- Another British national, Shahab Shahabadi, also returned due to health issues.
- Indonesia has strict drug laws but recently released several high-profile prisoners.
- UK officials stated their return was based on "humanitarian grounds."
- Sandiford admitted to the crime, claiming threats were made against her son.
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