Australian Faces 12-Year Sentence in Bali for Meth Possession

Troy Andrew Smith's trial begins with reduced charges; psychological evaluation and rehabilitation recommended

Smith was arrested with 3.15 grams of methamphetamine in his hotel room near Kuta beach.
Initial drug trafficking charge, carrying a potential death penalty, was reduced to drug use.
Smith admitted to using drugs since 2020 to quit alcohol, denying any involvement in trafficking.
Prosecutors suggest a psychological evaluation and six months of inpatient rehabilitation.
Indonesia's stringent drug laws have led to over 150 death row inmates, with a third being foreigners.