A 42-year-old Peruvian woman, identified only by her initials N.S., has been arrested in Bali for allegedly attempting to smuggle a substantial quantity of cocaine and ecstasy into the Indonesian island. The drugs, valued at approximately $70,000, were reportedly concealed in her underwear and a sex toy, according to Bali police.

Suspicious Behavior Leads to Arrest

N.S. arrived at Bali's international airport on August 12, traveling from Barcelona with a stopover in Doha. Her behavior aroused suspicion among customs officials, prompting a thorough search. Radiant, the director of Bali police's narcotics unit, revealed that 1.4kg of cocaine and 43 ecstasy pills were found hidden in six plastic packages wrapped in black duct tape and inserted into her body.

Dark Web Connection and Legal Consequences

During police questioning, N.S. confessed to being paid $19,000 to transport the drugs by an individual she met on the dark web in April. She now faces charges under Indonesia's stringent narcotics laws, which could result in the death penalty if she is found guilty. Although Indonesia has not carried out executions since 2017, the country remains notorious for its harsh drug laws, with numerous traffickers, including foreigners, on death row.

A History of Severe Drug Penalties

Indonesia's uncompromising stance on drug trafficking is well-documented. Last month, three British nationals narrowly avoided the death penalty after being convicted of smuggling cocaine disguised as dessert packets. Similarly, a 46-year-old Argentine woman was sentenced to seven years in prison for smuggling cocaine wrapped in a condom. The last executions in Indonesia occurred in 2016, involving both local and foreign drug convicts.