Australian woman faces death over drugs

[Hum]

A 34-YEAR-OLD Australian woman will face a Malaysian court on drugs charges that could lead to the death penalty.

The Jalan Duta Magistrates court hearing on Tuesday is expected to name the woman, who was arrested by Malaysian police on July 17 along with a Nigerian national, legal officials told AAP.

Malaysian police said earlier that a decision was pending on whether to charge the pair under Section 39B of Malaysia's Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries a mandatory death sentence for possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

The two were arrested by police after a search of their vehicle on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur allegedly uncovered one kilogram of methamphetamine.

Three Australians have been executed for drug trafficking offences in Malaysia.

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[ahhell]

Why would anyone risk doing this when the punishment is well-known? :huh:

[Rippleman]

don't do the crime if you can't do the time...

[Hum]

Wonder how Malaysians get away with drug use ....