An Australian man, Arron Robert Brokenshire, 36, has been arrested in Bali, Indonesia, for allegedly possessing and distributing narcotics. Denpasar Police apprehended Brokenshire on August 10, 2026, at the Dewi Sri Apartment in Pemogan Village, Denpasar.
The arrest followed a tip-off from the local community regarding a foreign national allegedly distributing drugs in South Denpasar. According to Denpasar Police Spokesperson Gede Adi Saputra Jaya, the police initiated an operation based on this information, which included mapping and monitoring the area around the target.
During the arrest, officers seized 37 small packs of cannabis stems, dried leaves, and seeds, totaling 36.64 grams. They also confiscated two packets of tobacco, weighing 21.30 grams, suspected of containing narcotics. Additionally, police found a bong, typically used for smoking methamphetamine, and an electronic weighing scale.
Brokenshire, who is from Mona Vale in Sydney's Northern Beaches, reportedly told police that he purchased the cannabis for IDR 2 million (approximately AUD $160) from an unidentified individual at Kuta Beach. The investigation into the seller's identity is ongoing.
Police allege that Brokenshire was involved in drug dealing. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 12 years imprisonment under Indonesia's strict drug laws.