An Australian man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to import 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamines into Bali.
The judges in the case said Michael Sacatides was caught with an extraordinary quantity of methamphetamines.
The 18-year sentence they imposed is two years longer than the prosecution requested.
Although the kickboxing trainer from Sydney's west has maintained his innocence throughout the trial, the judges say his actions have undermined Indonesia's effort to stamp out the drug trade.
The drugs were found concealed in the lining of his suitcase when he arrived in Bali from Bangkok in October last year.
He has one week to consider launching an appeal.
Australian meth smuggler jailed in Bali - ABC Newcastle NSW - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The judges in the case said Michael Sacatides was caught with an extraordinary quantity of methamphetamines.
The 18-year sentence they imposed is two years longer than the prosecution requested.
Although the kickboxing trainer from Sydney's west has maintained his innocence throughout the trial, the judges say his actions have undermined Indonesia's effort to stamp out the drug trade.
The drugs were found concealed in the lining of his suitcase when he arrived in Bali from Bangkok in October last year.
He has one week to consider launching an appeal.
Australian meth smuggler jailed in Bali - ABC Newcastle NSW - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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