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British Mum Accused of Cocaine Trafficking in Bali Denies Charges, Claims Framing

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Lisa Stocker, a 39-year-old British mum, is on trial in Bali for allegedly trafficking over £300,000 worth of cocaine disguised as pudding mix. Stocker claims she was set up and had no knowledge of the substance in the Angel Delight packets found in her luggage. Her partner, Jon Collyer, and a third Brit, Phineas Float, are also facing charges. The trial has highlighted the harsh drug laws in Bali, where all three defendants could face the death penalty if found guilty.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lisa Stocker, a 39-year-old British mum, is on trial in Bali for allegedly trafficking 992 grams of cocaine worth over £300,000.
  • Stocker claims she was framed and had no knowledge of the substance in the Angel Delight packets found in her luggage.
  • Her partner, Jon Collyer, and a third Brit, Phineas Float, are also facing charges.
  • The three defendants could face the death penalty if found guilty under Bali's harsh drug laws.
  • Stocker claims a friend in the UK gave her the Angel Delight packets, instructing her to take them to Bali.
  • Jon Collyer testified that he had not received any payment for carrying the packages and thought they contained snacks.
  • Police prosecutor Made Umbara disputes Collyer's claim, stating that the friend paid Collyer £2,130 for the couple's accommodation and flights.
  • Phineas Float admitted to taking the packages from Collyer but claims he did not know they contained cocaine.

Statistics:

  • 992 grams of cocaine were found in the Angel Delight packets.
  • The cocaine is worth over £300,000.
  • The three defendants face the death penalty if found guilty.
  • The trial is scheduled to continue on June 17.
  • 17 packets of Angel Delight were found in Stocker's luggage.
  • £2,130 was paid by the friend to Collyer for the couple's accommodation and flights.

Sources:

  • "British mum facing death penalty in Bali for trafficking cocaine worth over £300,000 claims she was framed." The Sun, [no date].
  • "Brits accused of smuggling cocaine hidden in pudding mix in Bali." The Telegraph, [no date].
  • "Brits on trial in Bali after being caught with cocaine in pudding." [Source not specified].

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