Bali drug dealer to go on trial

Bali drug dealer to go on trial

DENPASAR, Bali: Police said yesterday that the investigation into a suspected drug dealer is near completion and the dossier will be transferred to court soon.

The suspect, Edy Kusyanto, was allegedly caught with drugs worth more than Rp 1 billion (US$480,000) in the Legian Resort, in March. Also confiscated was his Mercedes Benz which was used in the business.

"The dossier will be transferred to the prosecutors' office once the investigation is completed," spokesman for the local police command Lt. Col. Lalu Budiardja said, Antara reported.

He said the police are making sure that the dossier is complete and accurate, so that the suspect will have no chance to escape trial.

Edy was caught red-handed packaging drugs. Arresting police officers reportedly rejected US$ 15,000 in cash, allegedly offered by Edy as a bribe.(pan)