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1News
4 days ago
- 1News
Australian man faces death penalty after Bali cocaine arrest
A 43-year-old Australian man is facing the death penalty in Indonesia, after allegedly trying to smuggle $1.2 million worth of cocaine into Bali disguised in chocolate packaging. Lamar Aaron Ahchee was arrested last week following a controlled delivery operation by Indonesian police and customs officials. Authorities allege he attempted to import 1.8 kilograms of cocaine into the country, hidden inside Lindt chocolate balls. The drugs were reportedly sent in two packages from the UK to Bali. According to Bali police, officers swooped in during the handover at a Canggu villa after receiving a tip-off from the public. Ahchee was allegedly paid 50 million Indonesian rupiah (NZ$5000) to collect and distribute the drugs. He now faces multiple charges under Indonesia's strict narcotics laws, including importing and distributing a Class 1 drug, which carries penalties ranging from life imprisonment to death by firing squad. ADVERTISEMENT Ahchee is believed to be originally from Cairns, Queensland, and had been working in hospitality and marketing in Bali prior to his arrest. Social media posts from earlier this year show him promoting the popular Brick Lane restaurant in Canggu, where he was the general manager until March. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to an Australian man detained in Bali. Indonesia maintains some of the harshest drug laws in the world. Travellers to the popular holiday island are regularly warned of the country's zero-tolerance stance, which has seen several foreigners handed death sentences in the past. His arrest comes five months after the last remaining members of the infamous Bali Nine drug smuggling ring were released from Indonesian prisons and repatriated to Australia.
West Australian
6 days ago
- West Australian
Lamar Aaron Ahchee named as Australian arrested in Bali over alleged attempt to import 1.7kg of cocaine
An Australian man, originally from Queensland, has been arrested in Bali after allegedly attempting to import 1.7kg of cocaine into Indonesia. Lamar Aaron Ahchee, 43, can now be revealed as the Australian man who has been arrested. At a police media conference on Monday, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya Identified the Australian as LAA. Mr Ahchee, who is understood to have lived in Sydney from at least 2011 - 20017, has lived and worked in both Australia and Indonesia. On April 12, 2025, Indonesian National Police alleged that two packages were sent from England to Indonesia. The packages, police said, were addressed to two locations; one heading for Mengwi, Bali, the other North Kuta. Police say the two packages arrived in Denpasar on May 20. Customs officers carried out an X-ray of the two packages, forming suspicions that they contained narcotics concealed within other items. The customs officers then worked with the Bali Police Narcotics Director to organised what they called a controlled delivery of the packages. On May 22, police allege Mr Ahchee used a driver to collect the two packages from the two post offices, before the driver, referred to by police as 'witness YE', took the packages to Mr Ahchee. Police said the collection of the packages happened in two separate trips. Police swooped in after both packages were delivered, arresting Mr Ahchee at a property in North Kuta. Police alleged they obtained 1.8kg of cocaine from the property, which without the package weighed 1.7kg. Authorities claim to have found scaled and small plastic bags within the apartment where Mr Ahchee was arrested, using this as further evidence. Mr Ahchee allegedly told police he did not know the owner of the narcotics, instead claiming he had been ordered to collect the delivery from a person named 'boss' in exchange for Rp. 50 million ($4750). The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading confirmed they were assisting an Australian in Bali. 'The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to an Australian detained in Bali,' a spokesperson said. 'Owing to our privacy obligations, we are unable to provide further comment.' Mr Ahchee's LinkedIn profile lists senior roles with high-profile companies including OMNIA Dayclub Bali (Hakkasan Group), Seadeck Australia and Marquee Nightclub Sydney, and includes a junior role as a public relations coordinator at Qantas. From information on social media profiles, Mr Ahchee had been living in Indonesia since 2017. His LinkedIn Profile lists his last role as general manager of Brick Lane Bali, a restaurant and bar in Canggu. In a recent Facebook post, Mr Ahchee announced he was leaving Brick Lane to 'embark on new adventures'. 'As I step away from general manager at Brick Lane to embark on new adventures, I want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible journey,' he wrote. 'From a slab of concrete to conceptualising a new vision, redesigning, and eventually transforming this space into a true spaceship, it's been a ride that I will always be proud of.' In another post in March 2024, Mr Ahchee announced his partner was moving to Bali to live with him after a chance encounter. 'Ohhh how pretty she is without makeup,' he said alongside a series of images and videos of a woman. 'My peace: her eyes, My happiness: her smile. My comfort: her lap. My home: her arms. My world: her. 'She is a deadly combination. A great sense of humour, dirty mind (she is German after all/ her Polish balances her out), and a beautiful heart. 'Today, she is moving to Bali. 'People never forget how you make them feel. 27 April 2023, it was pure magic how someone's sight can make you smile. 'I was actually intimidated for the first time by (a) girl of her wittiness, beauty and charm. 'No person is sent to you by accident, the universe fights for certain souls to find one another, trust me, I'm 42. 'I believe when it's finally right, everything that you love ruthlessly, will love you back with the same conviction. 'They led you to the person you were meant to be. 'No one can tell you or show you, it's a feeling like no other. When you know, you know. 'I love you and I can't wait for your life with me in Bali,' he wrote. Indonesia has a zero-tolerance approach to drug-related offences, and has enforced its strict policy in the past with harsh penalties, including for Australian Schapelle Corby and the infamous Bali Nine. More to come...
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Aussie arrested in Bali over alleged drug plot named
An Australian man, originally from Queensland, has been arrested in Bali after allegedly attempting to import 1.7kg of cocaine into Indonesia. Lamar Aaron Ahchee, 43, can now be revealed as the Australian man who has been arrested. At a police media conference on Monday, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya Identified the Australian as LAA. Mr Ahchee, who is understood to have lived in Sydney from at least 2011 - 20017, has lived and worked in both Australia and Indonesia. On April 12, 2025, Indonesian National Police alleged that two packages were sent from England to Indonesia. The packages, police said, were addressed to two locations; one heading for Mengwi, Bali, the other North Kuta. Police say the two packages arrived in Denpasar on May 20. Customs officers carried out an X-ray of the two packages, forming suspicions that they contained narcotics concealed within other items. The customs officers then worked with the Bali Police Narcotics Director to organised what they called a controlled delivery of the packages. On May 22, police allege Mr Ahchee used a driver to collect the two packages from the two post offices, before the driver, referred to by police as 'witness YE', took the packages to Mr Ahchee. Police said the collection of the packages happened in two separate trips. Police swooped in after both packages were delivered, arresting Mr Ahchee at a property in North Kuta. Police alleged they obtained 1.8kg of cocaine from the property, which without the package weighed 1.7kg. Authorities claim to have found scaled and small plastic bags within the apartment where Mr Ahchee was arrested, using this as further evidence. Mr Ahchee allegedly told police he did not know the owner of the narcotics, instead claiming he had been ordered to collect the delivery from a person named 'boss' in exchange for Rp. 50 million ($4750). The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading confirmed they were assisting an Australian in Bali. 'The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to an Australian detained in Bali,' a spokesperson said. 'Owing to our privacy obligations, we are unable to provide further comment.' Mr Ahchee's LinkedIn profile lists senior roles with high-profile companies including OMNIA Dayclub Bali (Hakkasan Group), Seadeck Australia and Marquee Nightclub Sydney, and includes a junior role as a public relations coordinator at Qantas. From information on social media profiles, Mr Ahchee had been living in Indonesia since 2017. His LinkedIn Profile lists his last role as general manager of Brick Lane Bali, a restaurant and bar in Canggu. In a recent Facebook post, Mr Ahchee announced he was leaving Brick Lane to 'embark on new adventures'. 'As I step away from general manager at Brick Lane to embark on new adventures, I want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible journey,' he wrote. 'From a slab of concrete to conceptualising a new vision, redesigning, and eventually transforming this space into a true spaceship, it's been a ride that I will always be proud of.' In another post in March 2024, Mr Ahchee announced his partner was moving to Bali to live with him after a chance encounter. 'Ohhh how pretty she is without makeup,' he said alongside a series of images and videos of a woman. 'My peace: her eyes, My happiness: her smile. My comfort: her lap. My home: her arms. My world: her. 'She is a deadly combination. A great sense of humour, dirty mind (she is German after all/ her Polish balances her out), and a beautiful heart. 'Today, she is moving to Bali. 'People never forget how you make them feel. 27 April 2023, it was pure magic how someone's sight can make you smile. 'I was actually intimidated for the first time by (a) girl of her wittiness, beauty and charm. 'No person is sent to you by accident, the universe fights for certain souls to find one another, trust me, I'm 42. 'I believe when it's finally right, everything that you love ruthlessly, will love you back with the same conviction. 'They led you to the person you were meant to be. 'No one can tell you or show you, it's a feeling like no other. When you know, you know. 'I love you and I can't wait for your life with me in Bali,' he wrote. Indonesia has a zero-tolerance approach to drug-related offences, and has enforced its strict policy in the past with harsh penalties, including for Australian Schapelle Corby and the infamous Bali Nine. More to come...
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Top US supermodel stuns onlookers as she's spotted coming out of popular East London chicken shop Morley's
BELLA Hadid stunned onlookers as she was spotted leaving East London chicken shop Morley's on Friday. Supermodel Bella, 28, turned heads in blue jeans, a brown top and a matching frilled cardigan after paying a visit to the popular fast food joint on Brick Lane. 6 She completed her understated look with dark sunglasses, heels, and a coordinating handbag. Bella also wore her newly-bleached locks in gorgeous curls. But this wasn't just any ordinary takeaway run. Bella had been filming an interview for Chicken Shop Date, the hit YouTube series hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg, which features celebrity chats over fried food. After wrapping up the shoot, she was seen heading back to her hotel, drawing a small crowd as she made her exit. Before making her way over to London, the former star had been in attendance at Cannes Film Festival. example of what not to wear at the event. Stars attending the two-week bash this year were told to cover up, with the dress code stating: 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited.' A memo outlined the guidelines with Bella's nude outfit from last year used to show what would be considered a breach. The American caused a stir in 2024 when she walked the red carpet in a sheer Saint Laurent dress. Model Bella Hadid stuns in skin-tight red leathers on motorbike as she shoots new comic-inspired TV show A source said: 'A memo was sent round to chauffeurs so they could see what is and is not appropriate for the red carpet. ' Bella's nude dress was an example of what would go against the new dress code. 'The organisers don't want to stop people expressing themselves, but want to avoid stars looking completely naked on the carpet.' Bella opted for a more conservative look as she hit the red carpet for Tuesday's opening ceremony in a custom Saint Laurent black gown with a thigh-high split. It comes after actress Halle Berry, 56, was forced to make a last-minute outfit change because the large train of her dress went against the new dress code. Cannes' official statement said: 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival. 'Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theatre are not permitted. 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' 6 6 6 6
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Supermodel Bella Hadid heads to famous budget fried chicken shop in London's Brick Lane after wowing on the Cannes red carpet
Supermodel Bella Hadid swapped the red carpet for an altogether more low-key experience when she headed to a famous budget chicken shop in London's Brick Lane on Friday. The fashion icon, 28, was seen heading to Morley's chicken shop - perhaps for an interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg on her Chicken Shop Date. Meanwhile the favourite covergirl strutted the streets of East London as if it was her own catwalk, sporting denim, a brown top and a chic ruffled cardigan. Bella - who was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2022 - carried the essentials for her outing in a brown tasseled tote bag and finished off with stilettos. The sister of fellow supermodel Gigi looked ravishing, adding a pair of oval animal-print shades to tote the ensemble, showing off her newly-debuted blonde tresses. Her sighting in London and her show-stopping display at Cannes Film Festival comes after the American beauty argued it should be illegal to model when menstruating and made a very racy remark in a candid new interview. The modelling legend showed off her incredible figure as she posed topless before going braless beneath a chainmail co-ord set for a stunning Vogue photoshoot. In a wide-ranging chat, Bella discussed her debilitating battle with chronic illness and why she wants The White House to give women two weeks off while menstruating. She kicked things off with an X-rated remark as she made an outrageously cheeky joke about oral sex while apologising for having to previously cancel the interview. Describing cancelling as her 'worst nightmare', Bella quipped: 'I'll give you a b**w job on the side! Just close your eyes!' in a flippant remark to the Vogue journalist. In a more serious turn, Bella went on to discuss the reality of living with Lyme disease, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Endometriosis is a disease in which cells similar to the womb lining grow outside the uterus and cause severe pain, while PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterised by irregular periods and PMDD is a menstrual syndrome which impacts mood. Opening up on her difficulties, Bella revealed she wants women to get two weeks off while menstruating and said it should be 'illegal' to model while on her period. 'We get our periods. You're shooting Victoria's Secret on your period, with endo. That should be illegal,' she told British Vogue's June issue. Bella appeared in her highest spirits and smiled gently while jumping off her chaffeur car 'I'm going to talk to the White House about it, because we should literally ban women working on the week of their period. And the week before, to be honest.' Bella said she often 'pushes' herself to work 14-hour days in fashion but it eventually results in her burning out, adding that she is in therapy to work on her confidence. She said working can be hard because 'nobody really understands chronic illness' and admitted that some days she can find it even difficult to take a shower. 'But sometimes, if I have one day off, if I can get in the shower and make myself breakfast, I see that as an accomplishment,' she confessed, adding that she can be in 'excruciating pain' some mornings. Bella also gave an insight into her new life in Texas with her boyfriend, cowboy Adan Banuelos, and told how she met him while visiting her mother Yolanda Hadid. She revealed Adan, 35, was completely unaware of her worldwide fame when they first met and described him as a 'breath of fresh air'. Detailing their first meeting at a horse show, she shared: 'He basically came in, walked into the exhibit hall, which is where we do all of the show stuff. 'I was getting a cowboy hat fitted. I just saw him and I was like that's the… I always wanted the cowboy. And he's pretty gorgeous, let me tell you something.' She also revealed she is looking ahead to starting a family and said she 'cannot wait' to become a mother. 'Family is on my mind. I can't wait to be a mom. I think that I'm somebody for a lot of people,' she gushed. 'But in the real intimate way of being the person that somebody can count on consistently, that will change my life for me, and I cannot wait.' It is unclear how long Bella and Adan have been dating and they generally keep their relationship under wraps. They were first spotted together in October 2023 walking through the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. They went official on Valentine's Day 2024, when Bella posted a picture of Adan to her Instagram Stories calling him 'My Valentine'.
