Australian Michelle Condon, 35, from Port Melbourne, is still in jail in Bali, awaiting her trial for possession of methamphetamine. There are variations of this drug, but all amount to the same thing, addiction.
From what I hear, methamphetamine is produced in large quantities in Burma, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. Recently the cops busted a factory 40 kms outside Jakarta. Not being into the nightclub scene, I’m not so exposed to drugs, other than walking around in Seminyak and on the beach. Strikes me,that the average Balinese locals is not interested either. I know there is a drug problem, but its not as if most people are into it.
When I moved to California in the 80′s, everyone and their brother were into something. I’d visit someone’s house and they’d bring stuff out, like offering cookies. Anyway, thank God, Bali isn’t that way. If you want to see a movie that gets into the life a meth addict, check out Spun.
Michelle Condon has been charged with drug possession, a charge which if found guilty of carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in jail. As The Age reports, if she can ‘prove’ (you read between the lines on that one) that she is an addict, and the drugs were for personal use, the court can award a 3 month sentence.
Good luck to Michelle, and let’s hope she doesn’t have to spend long in a Bali jail.
