Life sentences for Bali drug gang
BBC News
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The last three members of a group of Australians found guilty of trying to smuggle heroin from Bali have been sentenced to life imprisonment. The two ringleaders were sentenced to death on Tuesday, and the other four members have been given life terms.
The so-called "Bali nine" were arrested last April, trying to smuggle more than 8.2kg (18lb) of heroin to Sydney.
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See Also:
Youth, greed led drug smugglers to Bali death row
Drug mule mastermind and enforcer to face firing squad
Friendship may not save Bali 9: PM
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The high-profile trials have been closely watched in Australia, where many people oppose capital punishment. On hearing of the two death penalty verdicts on Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said the group's actions had been "stupid", and said the verdicts were a warning to others. But he said his government would still seek clemency for the two men sentenced to death.
feb 15, 2006
BBC News
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The last three members of a group of Australians found guilty of trying to smuggle heroin from Bali have been sentenced to life imprisonment. The two ringleaders were sentenced to death on Tuesday, and the other four members have been given life terms.
The so-called "Bali nine" were arrested last April, trying to smuggle more than 8.2kg (18lb) of heroin to Sydney.
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See Also:
Youth, greed led drug smugglers to Bali death row
Drug mule mastermind and enforcer to face firing squad
Friendship may not save Bali 9: PM
_____________________
The high-profile trials have been closely watched in Australia, where many people oppose capital punishment. On hearing of the two death penalty verdicts on Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said the group's actions had been "stupid", and said the verdicts were a warning to others. But he said his government would still seek clemency for the two men sentenced to death.
feb 15, 2006
