Frenchman faces drug charges in Bali
A French national faced drug charges at a court in Bali on Wednesday, according to the Indonesian press. Garcia Jean Marc Patrice stood trial for possession and distribution charges and could face four year in prison.
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The 49-year-old was arrested in August in West Denpasar and found in possession of 2.4 grams of cannabis, according to The Jakarta Post.
The case continues in Denpasar District Court next week when witnesses will be called. It’s not clear whether he has pleaded guilty or denied the charges.
Schapelle Corby, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison by Denpasar District Court in 2005 after being found guilty of smuggling more than 4 kilograms of marijuana.
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