Bali Wants Foreign Crime Off the Island
Bali’s authorities are seriously concerned that some visitors have started mistaking hospitality for complete impunity. Officials are increasingly calling for Bali’s unique atmosphere to be protected…
Foreigner Kidnapped in Bali: One Held, Six Still Wanted
Bali Police are investigating the alleged kidnapping of 28-year-old Ukrainian national Ihor Komarov. One foreign national with the initials CH has been detained in West Nusa Tenggara. Police describe…
Tourist Thieves Busted: 8 Arrested in Bali Crime Crackdown
In March, Badung police arrested eight suspects involved in thefts across Bali. Two of them were repeat offenders who had previously served time for similar crimes. Five of the suspects specialized in…
Bali Busts International Drug Ring, Seizes Rp18B in Narcotics
Police in the Bali province reported two arrests linked to international drug trafficking channels. The estimated total value of the seized substances is around 18 billion Indonesian Rupiah.
Thousands of Birds Intercepted in Bali in Illegal Transport
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
Foreigner Causes Disturbance in Kerobokan
A foreigner caused chaos in Kerobokan, breaking into a local resident’s home, smashing a glass window of a nearby shop, and even attempting to steal a parked motorcycle.
Police Catch Organized Rental Car Gang in Bali
Bali police have busted a gang of rental car thieves at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Three rental companies operating at the airport filed reports about the thefts.
A total of five Indonesian citizens were arrested: four men from Java and a housewife from Buleleng, Bali. According to police, the 47-year-old N.P.O.S., nicknamed Rere, was the 'mastermind' behind th…
Thieves Caught Red-Handed in Bali’s Party Zones
Bali police have arrested two men suspected of stealing a wallet from an Australian tourist. The suspects, DUS (aged 43) and AL (aged 44), were identified through surveillance cameras.
Tourists Detained in Bali After Filming Controversial Video with Local Driver
Who’s more charismatic than Bali’s motorbike taxi drivers? It’s no surprise that videos featuring them often rack up the most views. Many people try to use that to grow their social media, but sometim…
From Paradise to Prison: Foreigners Busted for Cannabis Cultivation
Bali’s narcotics police discovered a hydroponic marijuana plantation in a residential house on Bina Kusuma IV Street in Denpasar.
A couple was detained: 31-year-old N.R. from the Netherlands and his wife, 33-year-old K.V. from Russia. Dozens of cannabis plants about a meter high, hundreds of seed packets, and equipment for hydro…
