Rui Viana, 21, and Fernando de Souza, 39, two Portuguese men arrested in Indonesia on March 17 for drug trafficking, could even face the death penalty. The information was confirmed to SIC by Jakarta Metropolitan Police spokesman Ade Ari Indradi.
The judge must decide whether the crime will be punishable by a term of imprisonment of no less than five years and no more than 20 years, life imprisonment or, as a last resort, the death penalty. If sentenced to prison, Portuguese citizens can request extradition to serve their sentence in Portugal. However, there is no guarantee that it will be provided to you.
Ade Ari Indradi said Indonesian authorities continue to communicate with the Portuguese Embassy on the progress of the investigation.
Fernando was captured in Bali, Indonesia, and was the recipient of the drug, shipped from Jakarta in Rui Viana shampoo bottles discovered by customs agents. when passing through the security checkpoint at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
Rui Viana admitted that he received six thousand euros for drug trafficking.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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