"BEWARE HERE IF YOU'RE INTO DRUGS!!" Indonesia Tourist Trap Tip by DennyP

INDONESIA
.. All I can say is to anyone thinking of buying or transporting any form of drugs here. DON'T. The penalties are harsh if you are caught. One of the most popular scams here is the Police will watch the drug sellers( they know them) sell an unsuspecting fool some drugs. and then an undercover policeman will just come forward and bust them...As wages here are miniscule and to supplement themselves. This is really a set up for extortianate bribery. One such recent case of a stupid 14 year old boy buying drugs and getting busted. He could have got many years in a Bali Gaol but because of his age and after months of gaol and trial he was set free. I beleive there still was a large fine to be paid. Most countries in SE Asia have extremely harsh penalties for drug trafficking..There are signs displayed in every airport and railway station aginst trafficking and its penalties.There is no excuse..Some even have the death penalty.