Celia Hatton
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The Bali Nine were arrested in 2005 and were soon found guilty of attempting to smuggle eight kilograms of heroin from Indonesia's famous holiday island. The case attracted huge media attention to Indonesia's strict drug laws. The accused ringleaders were executed by firing squad in spite of Australia's pleas for clemency.
One other man died of cancer in prison and the only woman had her sentence commuted several years ago. The remaining five men were serving life sentences. Australia thanked Indonesia for allowing them to return home on humanitarian grounds.
One other man died of cancer in prison and the only woman had her sentence commuted several years ago. The remaining five men were serving life sentences. Australia thanked Indonesia for allowing them to return home on humanitarian grounds.