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Australian grandmother escapes death penalty in Malaysia!

Maria Exposto arriving at the High Court near Kuala Lumpur (AAP)

An Australian grandmother has been found not guilty of drug trafficking in Malaysia. Maria Exposto had been accused of carrying one-and-a-half kilograms of the drug ice in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport. Prosecutors will apparently appeal, though.


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By Tara Cosoleto, Marida Chheang

Source: SBS



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An Australian grandmother has been found not guilty of drug trafficking in Malaysia. Maria Exposto had been accused of carrying one-and-a-half kilograms of the drug ice in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport. Prosecutors will apparently appeal, though.



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