An Indonesia woman convicted of drug smuggling was sentenced to life imprisonment by the People's Court of Hanoi on May 7.
Triwening Puji Astuti, 28, a babysitter, was accused of smuggling drugs from Malaysia to Hanoi in Vietnam.
In September last year, she smuggled 5kg of drugs to Hanoi by hiding it in six comic books in a suitcase. She was arrested while waiting for a drug receiver.
During her interrogation, Triwening admitted to the crime, stating that her poor financial condition had forced her into drug smuggling. One of her friends introduced her to a smuggler and soon she started helping him carry drugs to many countries.
For every successful shipment, she received 2,000 USD.
She also admitted that she had thrice transported drugs to Hong Kong.-VNA
Triwening Puji Astuti, 28, a babysitter, was accused of smuggling drugs from Malaysia to Hanoi in Vietnam.
In September last year, she smuggled 5kg of drugs to Hanoi by hiding it in six comic books in a suitcase. She was arrested while waiting for a drug receiver.
During her interrogation, Triwening admitted to the crime, stating that her poor financial condition had forced her into drug smuggling. One of her friends introduced her to a smuggler and soon she started helping him carry drugs to many countries.
For every successful shipment, she received 2,000 USD.
She also admitted that she had thrice transported drugs to Hong Kong.-VNA
