Australian grandmother escapes death penalty in Malaysia

Maria Exposto arriving at the High Court near Kuala Lumpur

Maria Exposto arriving at the High Court near Kuala Lumpur Source: AAP

An Australian grandmother has been found not guilty of drugtrafficking 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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