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Peruvian Woman Arrested in Bali for Drug Smuggling Attempt

8/20/2025

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A Peruvian woman, NS, was arrested in Bali on August 12, 2025, for attempting to smuggle 1.4 kg of cocaine and ecstasy.
She claimed to have been hired through the dark web for $20,000.
Indonesia's strict drug laws may impose the death penalty upon conviction.
A recent case involved a 46-year-old Argentine sentenced to seven years for smuggling cocaine in a condom.

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Story summary

A Peruvian woman, NS, was arrested in Bali on August 12, 2025, for attempting to smuggle 1.4 kg of cocaine and ecstasy.
She claimed to have been hired through the dark web for $20,000.
Indonesia's strict drug laws may impose the death penalty upon conviction.
A recent case involved a 46-year-old Argentine sentenced to seven years for smuggling cocaine in a condom.