Bali authorities have deported a 27-year-old American tourist identified as MM, following a violent outburst at a medical clinic in Badung Regency. The incident, which occurred on Saturday (April 12), was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.

Footage showed MM overturning cabinets and damaging medical equipment at Nusa Medika Clinic in Pecatu Village. Staff and patients were visibly shaken as they fled in fear during the early morning rampage.

According to Denpasar Police, MM was brought to the clinic around 5:00 a.m. by a friend using an online taxi service. He had reportedly lost consciousness after partying and drinking at a café in Jimbaran.

Police Commissioner Laurens Raja Mangapul Hasel, Chief of the Denpasar Criminal Investigation Unit, explained that MM claimed an unknown individual had spiked his drink during the party. He said he had no knowledge of what was added to his beverage, which left him unconscious.

“He believes someone put something in his drink. After partying, he blacked out, and his friend brought him to the clinic,” Kompol Laurens said during a press briefing at the Denpasar Immigration Office on Monday (April 14).

Upon regaining consciousness in an unfamiliar place, MM panicked and began hallucinating, believing he was in a threatening environment. His aggressive behavior lasted approximately 30 minutes before being calmed by a friend.

Police later administered a urine test, which returned positive for THC, the active component of marijuana, and cocaine. MM admitted to consuming both substances five days earlier during his stay in Bali.

Authorities searched his accommodation but found no drugs or related paraphernalia.

“He tested positive, but no physical evidence was found during the search,” Kompol Laurens confirmed.

Though no criminal charges were filed due to the lack of evidence, MM accepted responsibility for the damage. He apologized to clinic staff and paid Rp 35 million (around USD 2,200) as compensation.

Despite the settlement, Balinese authorities proceeded with deportation, citing public safety concerns and violations of local law.

“We didn’t pursue a criminal case because he was a user and no narcotics were found. Instead, we coordinated with immigration for deportation as a legal alternative,” Laurens added.

The case serves as another reminder of the consequences tourists may face for irresponsible behavior in Bali, particularly involving drugs. Indonesian law enforces strict penalties for drug-related offenses, and officials urge all foreign visitors to comply with local regulations.