Thomas Parker, 32, from Workington, was arrested outside a holiday villa in Bali earlier this year.
The once electrician, who reportedly emigrated to Australia, will face death via firing squad if found guilty of trying to sell a kilo of MDMA in a mail package.
Here is a timeline of the events so far:
Law enforcement said they noticed Parker ‘acting suspiciously’ when he collected a package from a motorcycle taxi driver on 21 January.
When they approached him, he was said to have thrown away the package and fled the scene. He was then reportedly traced back to an Airbnb he was staying in.
Parker was arrested outside the Airbnb
Police found and arrested Parker at the 7 Seas Villas in North Kuta after police showed him the discarded parcel.
He allegedly confirmed that was the package he threw away earlier, which contained a light-brown powder identified as MDMA.
Thomas Parker, 32, from Workington, was arrested in Bali on suspicion of dealing ecstasy (ViralPress)
Parker remanded in custody
Parker has been in custody since his arrest and is now set to be charged with the importation, trafficking, and possession of drugs, the Daily Mail reports.
If he is found guilty, he could face the death penalty and be executed by firing squad under Indonesian law.
“After conducting a search and arrest, Thomas and the evidence were taken to the Bali Province National Narcotics Agency office for investigation,” Brigadier General Rudy said.
“He was ordered by his boss to pick up a package in Bali after flying from Thailand. The parcel contained MDMA which is illegal and punishable by death.”
Thomas Parker could face the death penalty if found guilty (ViralPress)
Parker brought out at a press conference
Parker was presented to cameras with a partly shaved head and beard on 6 March. While handcuffed in an orange detainee shirt, he appeared alongside others accused of drug offences.
Indonesia is known to have a zero tolerance for drug offences and the death penalty can be activated for quantities of over five grams.
The UK government’s website explains: “Those caught face lengthy prison sentences or a death penalty, usually after a protracted and expensive legal process.
“British nationals have been caught and given prison sentences for drug offences in Indonesia. Police often raid venues (particularly in Bali) known to be frequented by foreigners. You may have to take a urine or blood test if there is a reasonable suspicion that drugs have been used.
