DENPASAR, BALI – The Bali British cocaine trial currently involves three nationals accused of attempting to smuggle nearly a kilogram of the drug, cleverly disguised within packets of “Angel Delight” dessert mix. They face the possibility of capital punishment (death penalty) under Indonesia’s stringent anti-drug laws.

Arrests and ‘Angel Delight’ Smuggling Allegations

The two defendants, Jon Collyer, 38, and Lisa Stocker, 39, were apprehended at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport in February. Balinese authorities reported discovering 994 grams of cocaine concealed in 17 packages during the arrest. The estimated street value of the illicit drugs is approximately £300,000. A third defendant, Phineas Float, 31, allegedly the intended recipient of the drug shipment, was arrested a few days later. All three, hailing from Hastings and St Leonards in East Sussex, UK, are now confronting serious charges.

Their initial hearing at the Denpasar District Court, which began on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, has drawn widespread attention from foreign media. The cocaine was reportedly hidden inside packets of Angel Delight, a popular powdered dessert mix, according to information from Balinese authorities, as cited by the AFP news agency. This method of smuggling is a key aspect being examined in the Bali British cocaine trial.

Indonesian Law and Potential Penalties

While Indonesia enforces the death penalty for drug trafficking offenses and has executed foreign nationals in the past, there has been a de facto moratorium on executions since 2017. More recently, President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has facilitated the repatriation of several high-profile foreign drug convicts to their home countries on humanitarian grounds or bilateral agreements, including Serge Atlaoui of France and Mary Jane Veloso of the Philippines.

Sheiny Pangkahila, the lawyer representing the three British defendants, told BBC South East in February that if convicted, her clients could each face prison sentences ranging from 15 to 20 years.

UK Response and Ongoing Trial Status

Meanwhile, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed it is “providing consular support to three British nationals detained in Indonesia and are in contact with the local authorities.” The FCDO reiterated the British government’s clear stance: “We oppose the death penalty in all circumstances as a matter of principle.”

The trial is ongoing, and a verdict is not expected imminently, keeping the spotlight on the proceedings of the Bali British cocaine trial.