The $75K Mistake: What Happens When You Pack Contraband For International Travel
An Ohio woman is still detained in Bali, Indonesia – now for over a week – after authorities reportedly discovered marijuana in her luggage upon her arrival in the popular Southeast Asian destination.
Earlier this month, Tyeisha “Tye” Kieonne jetted off to Bali with her stepmother, Abathia Teage, to celebrate the latter’s 50th birthday. However, after landing, Tye was apprehended by Balinese airport customs officials and later transported to a local police station. Abathia claims Tye faces up to 12 years incarcerated abroad if she doesn’t urgently provide “$75,000 to cover [a] lawyer and other associated fees that will allow her to come back home in three months.”
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