Bali official calls for swift deportation of unruly foreigners amid crime concerns
Calls for tougher penalties and swift deportations are mounting in Bali, as local leaders warn that a rise in offences by foreign visitors risks damaging the
Indonesian island's international reputation.
Komang Nova Sewi Putra, deputy chairman of Bali's legislative council, said the time had come for decisive action against tourists who violate the law or flout local customs, including immediate deportation.
'If we were abroad in a fight, we would immediately deport them. Why isn't it implemented in Bali? Once caught, deport them. The effect is to make Bali safe,' Putra was quoted as saying during a council meeting on Tuesday, according to the Bali Sun.
The remarks came amid growing frustration among local leaders over what they view as insufficient immigration enforcement and rising disorder among foreign visitors. Putra urged authorities to strengthen visa oversight and more clearly distinguish between legitimate travellers and those causing problems.
Australian national Nelson James is escorted by police during a press conference at a station in Badung, Bali, on June 14. He was arrested for alleged drug possession. Photo: EPA-EFE
'Find out who has a work visa, who is just on vacation, who is just causing trouble. That must be clear,' he said.
Police data shows 108 criminal cases involving foreign suspects were recorded between January 1 and June 21 this year, with most involving assault and fraud.
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