A South Australian has been charged with drug offences in Bali after native police allegedly discovered him with 3.5g of methamphetamine.
Troy Smith and his spouse, from Port Lincoln, have been arrested in Changu on April 30 and interrogated by officers at police headquarters in Denpasar.
His spouse was launched with out cost, however Smith has been remanded in custody.
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His lawyer advised 7NEWS he’ll argue Smith is affected by a drug habit and can request he be admitted to a rehabilitation facility fairly than imprisoned.
Smith has previously labored as a fisherman and on the District Council of Decrease Eyre Peninsula.
The Division of International Affairs and Commerce mentioned it was conscious of Smith’s circumstances.
“The Division of International Affairs and Commerce is offering consular help to an Australian man detained in Bali,” a spokesperson mentioned.
– With Hannah Foord.
