Two foreigners get hefty fines for contraband possession


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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): The Magistrate’s Court on Monday (March 13) ordered an Indonesian man to settle a BND68,600 fine for possessing smuggled cigarettes and a Filipina to settle a BND10,500 fine for possessing smuggled cigarettes, liquor and beer.

Mohamad Sili, 44, would have to serve 16 months’ jail in default of payment while Jukiet Tumitit Padi, 44, would have to serve 10 months’ jail in default of payment.

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