Spanish Caucasians In Bali Who Planted 19 Cannabis Trees In Bathroom Arrested By Police

Release of the case of Spanish Caucasians planting dozens of cannabis trees in a villa in the North Kuta area of Badung Bali/DOK Badung Police

BADUNG - The Badung, Bali Police Team arrested a Caucasian from Spain with the initials GASV. This Spanish Caucasian grows marijuana trees in his villa in North Kuta, Badung.

"The total number of cannabis-type narcotic seeds is 17 grains with a weight of 2.18 grams gross or 0.22 grams net and the total number of marijuana-type narcotic trees is 19 trees", said Head of the Badung Police Narcotics Unit, AKP Budi Artama, Thursday, December 9.

The disclosure of the action of Spanish Caucasians in Bali planting dozens of cannabis trees began with the collaboration between the Denpasar Customs and Excise office and the Badung Police. At first, there was a suspected package shipment with a Spanish foreign recipient GASV.

"After that, we will deliver the package. Until it is received by the recipient of the package as the buyer for the GASV. After that, we will develop the villa", added AKP Budi.

From there, the police caught the culprit. Spanish Caucasians admitted to buying cannabis seeds from Toni who was in Spain. The perpetrator bought marijuana seeds for 100 euros.

The police also searched the villa of the perpetrator. Found 19 marijuana trees in the bathroom.

"The perpetrator got the seeds or cannabis seeds at that time by bringing them from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. When the marijuana is ready to be picked or harvested, the plan will be for the perpetrators to use it themselves", said the police.

To grow marijuana, the bathroom is installed with LED lights instead of sunlight and to maintain humidity.

"When it comes to selling him, we haven't found the one who bought it. And none of the plants have been harvested and they are still intact. The modus operandi is hydroponic home industry and the source for the cannabis owner is still under investigation and development", said AKP Budi.

This Spanish Caucasian was charged with Article 111 Paragraph 2 and Article 113 of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics.