Indonesian authorities seized two tons of crystal methamphetamine hidden on a fishing boat and arrested six people in the country’s biggest-ever drug bust, officials said Monday. The National Narcotics Agency, or BNN, said Thai authorities had notified them that the Indonesian-flagged vessel, sailing from the Andaman Sea to Batam Island, could be carrying a huge […]
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts with huge ash cloud, prompting aviation alert
Jakarta — A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted Monday, emitting an ash cloud more than half of a mile high after authorities put the surrounding area on the highest level of alert, warning another powerful eruption could still be in store. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores erupted shortly after midnight, sending an […]
Jarred Shaw, Dallas native and basketball player in Indonesia, could face death penalty over cannabis candy
An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, Indonesian authorities said Thursday. The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws, and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad. Jarred Shaw is accused of smuggling cannabis candy Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, from […]