Australian Drug Traffickers

An Australian man faces up to 20 years in prison in Indonesia's Bali and a fine of more than $600,000 for allegedly attempting to sell crystal meth.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull hailed a "great future" for relations between his country and Indonesia during his first trip to the key ally since taking power, seeking to turn the page after a series of crises.

An Australian woman faces a possible death sentence for drug trafficking in Malaysia after a prosecutor said today a chemist's report confirmed the substance found in her bag was crystal methamphetamine.

Australia made a last-minute plea today for a stay in the imminent execution of two Australian drug traffickers in Indonesia, saying reports that their trial had been tainted by corruption needed to be investigated.

Lawyers for two Australian drug smugglers facing execution in Indonesia submitted evidence to a court today as part of the men's latest attempt to avoid the firing squad.

Peter Nash, 42, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiracy to commit narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said he was "revolted" by the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers as preparations were under way to move the men to an island where they will be shot.

An Australian journalist will be deported from Indonesia today after being caught covering the story of two Australian drug traffickers on death row without the correct visa, immigration authorities said.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott struck a conciliatory tone on Thursday after speaking with Indonesian President Joko Widodo about the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers.

Australia's foreign minister on Wednesday appealed to Indonesia's president to show mercy for two Australian drug traffickers due to executed in Indonesia, expressing disappointment that their latest legal appeal had been rejected.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop called on Indonesia to give two Australians on death row an "indefinite stay of execution" as she clarified her Prime Minister's comments linking their fate to aid, media reports said today.

Indonesia's attorney-general declared today "nothing whatsoever" could stop the execution of two Australians from going ahead, promising the drug smugglers will face the firing squad as soon as possible.

Two Australian members of the "Bali Nine" drug trafficking ring, arrested in Bali in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8 kg (18 lb) of heroin to Australia, will be executed this month, a government official said on Friday, ignoring clemency pleas from their home country.

An Australian woman has been arrested in Malaysia -- which mandates the death penalty for drug trafficking -- after allegedly being caught with 1.5 kilogrammes (52 oz) of crystal methamphetamine, an official confirmed Saturday.

An Australian man faces up to 20 years in prison in Indonesia's Bali and a fine of more than $600,000 for allegedly attempting to sell crystal meth.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull hailed a "great future" for relations between his country and Indonesia during his first trip to the key ally since taking power, seeking to turn the page after a series of crises.

An Australian woman faces a possible death sentence for drug trafficking in Malaysia after a prosecutor said today a chemist's report confirmed the substance found in her bag was crystal methamphetamine.

Australia made a last-minute plea today for a stay in the imminent execution of two Australian drug traffickers in Indonesia, saying reports that their trial had been tainted by corruption needed to be investigated.

Lawyers for two Australian drug smugglers facing execution in Indonesia submitted evidence to a court today as part of the men's latest attempt to avoid the firing squad.

Peter Nash, 42, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiracy to commit narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said he was "revolted" by the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers as preparations were under way to move the men to an island where they will be shot.

An Australian journalist will be deported from Indonesia today after being caught covering the story of two Australian drug traffickers on death row without the correct visa, immigration authorities said.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott struck a conciliatory tone on Thursday after speaking with Indonesian President Joko Widodo about the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers.

Australia's foreign minister on Wednesday appealed to Indonesia's president to show mercy for two Australian drug traffickers due to executed in Indonesia, expressing disappointment that their latest legal appeal had been rejected.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop called on Indonesia to give two Australians on death row an "indefinite stay of execution" as she clarified her Prime Minister's comments linking their fate to aid, media reports said today.

Indonesia's attorney-general declared today "nothing whatsoever" could stop the execution of two Australians from going ahead, promising the drug smugglers will face the firing squad as soon as possible.

Two Australian members of the "Bali Nine" drug trafficking ring, arrested in Bali in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8 kg (18 lb) of heroin to Australia, will be executed this month, a government official said on Friday, ignoring clemency pleas from their home country.

An Australian woman has been arrested in Malaysia -- which mandates the death penalty for drug trafficking -- after allegedly being caught with 1.5 kilogrammes (52 oz) of crystal methamphetamine, an official confirmed Saturday.