Two more expats arrested for drugs

Two more expats arrested for drugs

DENPASAR, Bali: The local police narcotics unit has arrested
two Norwegians allegedly in possession of 22.4 grams of marijuana
seeds, Bali Police chief of detectives Sr. Supt. Bambang Hendarso
said on Friday.

The two, identified as Leis Roger Loesli, 30, and Dagfinn
Aarland, 36, were arrested in a raid on a local friend's house in
Ubud, 30 kilometers east of Denpasar, at about 9 p.m. local time
on Thursday.

"We had been suspicious for quite some time that they
possessed narcotics. We kept them under surveillance as we were
looking for strong evidence that would enable us to make an
arrest," Bambang said.

The ganja seeds were found separately in two small metal tubes
in their rented rooms. A small metal box containing black powder
was also found inside their car's dashboard.

On Friday at about 5 p.m. local time police also arrested two
alleged drug dealers identified as Acong, 30, and Tony, 21, in
the Sanglah area in Denpasar. The police reportedly seized eight
grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) from the suspects.

From January to August this year Bali Police have handled 87
drug cases and arrested 152 suspects, including 19 foreigners.
(zen/edt)