Briton Lisa Stocker, known as a drug mule, and her partner were spotted checking in at a Business Class counter for their flight back home following their escape from the firing squad in Bali.
In a recent photo, the 40-year-old mother of three, Lisa Stocker, and her 39-year-old partner, Jon Collyer, were seen at the priority check-in, just four months after being imprisoned for involvement in a £300,000 cocaine smuggling scheme. Initially facing the possibility of execution under Indonesia’s strict drug laws, they were sentenced to a one-year term, which was further reduced due to special holiday provisions, enabling them to catch a flight back to the UK.
Their early release allowed them to take a flight from Bali to Doha, connecting to the UK, with potential Business Class seats costing a minimum of £2,000 each. A source expressed surprise at their swift departure from Bali, given the country’s tough stance on drug offenses, especially noting their check-in at the premium counter. The source regarded their release as a remarkable Christmas gift, likely ensuring their return home in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The couple had been caught attempting to smuggle almost a kilogram of cocaine concealed in Angel Delight packets into Bali. Despite facing severe penalties, the judge opted not to impose the death penalty after their confession to the charges. The couple’s cooperation with the authorities led to the arrest of their accomplice, Phineas Float, who was later released and deported from Indonesia.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed the return of the three British nationals who had been detained in Indonesia, marking their safe return home.
This incident follows the recent release of another British drug mule, Lindsay Sandiford, after 13 years on death row in Bali. Sandiford, along with another British national, Shahab Shahabadi, who was serving a life sentence, was repatriated to the UK due to a bilateral agreement secured by UK officials with the Indonesian government.
While Sandiford’s fate upon return to the UK remains uncertain, Indonesian officials indicated that she may face further imprisonment. The Foreign Office refrained from commenting on Stocker and Collyer’s repatriation.
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