A Russian citizen faces severe punishment for violating Indonesian law.
33-year-old Russian citizen Evgeny K. faces the death penalty or a long prison term for attempting to distribute illegal substances in Bali.
Indonesian police have received a tip-off about a man who is believed to be storing and distributing a large quantity of illegal substances, the Jakarta Globe reports.
Law enforcement officers followed up on the tip and confirmed the information received.
In the rented apartment, police found several types of drugs that the Russian planned to distribute among tourists during the New Year holidays.
He admitted that he received banned substances from Thailand.
His only task was distribution, but even for this the man could be sentenced to death.
Law enforcement officials note that Evgeniy was part of a large criminal network that distributes illegal substances in Bali.
The police intend to get to all participants in the scheme, including the organizers.
The Russian faces a prison term of up to 20 years or the death penalty.
Indonesian law provides for severe penalties for crimes related to the trafficking of prohibited substances.
Drug use is harmful to health.
