The 49-year-old’s lawyer has instructed 9News that Smith tried to flee police earlier than being arrested, with one officer firing a warning shot on the South Australian.
“He acquired the scar as a result of he fell down,” he mentioned.
Smith has been in custody for nearly two weeks and is accused of possessing greater than three grams of methamphetamine in his resort room.
A smaller amount of 0.04 grams is accused of being in Smith’s possession when he arrived in Bali from Australia.
Drug possession carries a jail sentence of between one and 12 years in Indonesia, whereas trafficking or importation can see the dying sentence imposed.
Nevertheless, as a result of Smith was allegedly discovered with lower than 5 grams, it is understood he will not be fronted with such a extreme punishment, and can as an alternative face life in jail.
Balinese police addressed the media throughout a press convention, the primary time authorities have spoken publicly about Smith’s arrest.
“Indonesia could be very strict with narcotics,” they mentioned by way of a translation by way of Smith’s lawyer.
The Australian man was absent from the press convention, his lawyer saying he’s mentally unwell and is predicted to be admitted to hospital.
“Mentally he isn’t okay… he’s nonetheless struggling,” his lawyer mentioned.
Smith had been holidaying along with his new spouse, Tracy, whose try to go to him in custody immediately was denied.
The Port Lincoln native is cooperating with police as investigations proceed.
Official fees are anticipated to be laid as soon as police full their inquiries.
