Australian Michael Peterson forced to celebrate wifes birthday from behind bars in Bali – PerthNow

An Australian man on a Bali holiday with his wife has been forced to celebrate her birthday from behind bars.

Michael Peterson has been held by officials over his prescription dexamphetamine, despite declaring the medicine he uses for Crohns disease and symptoms of myasthenia gravis at customs on arrival on Saturday.

Still behind bars, Mr Petersons wife Linda was forced to unwrap her ring and enjoy a slice of cake inside a police office.

He had brought the gift with him from Australia, but didnt get to hand it over in a romantic setting after being arrested moments after touching down.

He will remain locked up while authorities investigate the 87 pills he brought with him.

Mr Peterson declared his prescription tablets at customs however dexamphetamine sulfate is classified as a class one narcotic under Indonesian law - the most serious drug classification.

It can only be possessed with the appropriate doctors prescription and letters, which the Australian did not bring with him.

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According to 7NEWS, the appropriate medical information has since been sent and his lawyers are confident he will be released without charge.

Mr Peterson, an Air Force technician of 24 years, has travelled the world but said it never occurred to him his pills could land him in trouble.

(I) just didn't give it a thought and cos I've travelled with Defence as well taking that drug, I just didn't think anything of it, he said.

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