Judges of the Denpasar Courthouse have sentenced 5 men who attempted to smuggle narcotics into Bali with 13 years of imprisonment. The five suspects who have been identified as Hambali, Lasmana, Hendra Kurniawan, Imam and Febri will face 13 years imprisonment and a USD 70,000 (IDR 1 billion) fine each for attempting to smuggle drugs …
Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) has confirmed that almost 50% of Bali residents have received the Covid-19 vaccine. Cok Ace said that over 2 million residents in Bali from a total population of 4.32 million in 9 different regions across the island have received the vaccine. “We’re really thankful to …
An 18-year-old student has died after colliding with a truck during a motorbike convoy to celebrate his graduation from high school in Klungkung. The Head of the Klungkung Traffic Accident Police Officer, Ipda IB Ketut Wardana confirmed that the incident occurred on Jalan Raya Gunaksa, Klungkung on Thursday afternoon (2/6) around 2:45pm. “A teenager who …
A 30-year-old American national has been detained by authorities because of his mental state and for disturbing the peace during his stay in a Bali villa. The Head of the Gianyar Civil Service Officer, Made Watha confirmed that an American man has been detained from a villa that is located in Keliki Village, Tegalalang on …
A college student named Badi Saputra from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara has been arrested after stealing a motorbike that belongs to an expat woman from a villa in North Kuta, Bali. The Head of the North Kuta Police Department, AKP Putu Diah Kurniawandari confirmed that an investigation started after receiving a report from a 28-year-old …
Authorities from Bali Immigration have been trying to find three expats and one local woman who made an inappropriate video that went viral on social media recently. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Minister, Jamaruli Manihuruk confirmed that he has deployed authorities from Immigration to find the four people for investigation. “I have …
Two Turkish nationals have finally been detained by the Bali Police Office after attempting to resist arrest at a petrol station in Denpasar. According to information from a witness, prior to the arrest several undercover police officers were already at the petrol station that is located on Jalan Imam Bonjol, Denpasar on Sunday early morning …
Authorities from the Search and Rescue (SAR) Team in Bali have discovered a man who went missing for several days after getting struck by a large wave in Nusa Dua. The Head of Denpasar SAR Operations, AA Alit Supartana confirmed that the body was found 10 meters from shore in front of the Grand Hyatt …
An incident that has involved an active police officer has occurred at a bar located on Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak. A 26-year-old man named Made Mas Satriawan has filed a report to the Kuta Police Department after allegedly being assaulted by a police officer with initials (Iptu AN) in the La Favela Bar and Nightclub’s …
A 46-year-old police officer with initials NM has been arrested on Jalan Gatsu Barat, Denpasar for alleged drug trafficking in Bali. The Head of the Badung Police Department, AKBP Roby Septiadi confirmed that an active police officer who has been serving on Sabara Patrol at Mengwi Police Department was arrested during his attempt to make …
A 34-year-old man named Hugo Gaetan Quentin Houthoofd from France has been rushed to the hospital after getting seriously injured from a blast that occurred inside his house. The Head of South Kuta Police Department, Kompol Yusak Agustinus Sooai confirmed that the incident occured at a house that is located on Perum Puri Gading Blok …
Denpasar Officials have confirmed that among 43 villages in Denpasar city, 15 of them have turned into green zone areas of Covid-19 transmissions. The Spokesman of the Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Dewa Gede Rai said that 15 villages that are spread in 4 different sub-districts in Denpasar City have zero Covid-19 transmissions. “Denpasar …