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	Presiding judge Hiras Sihombing said the defendant had been found guilty of smuggling 579.6 grammes of crystal methamphetamine, locally known as shabu shabu, from Malaysia into North Sumatra.</div>
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	&ldquo;Therefore, the defendant has convincingly violated the Anti-Narcotics Law,&rdquo; he said on Thursday. Tipan was arrested with drugs found in her shoes and in bodily orifices.</div>
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	Tipan&rsquo;s lawyer, Chandra Sitio, said he had to consult with the Thai embassy before issuing any statement regarding an appeal.&nbsp;</div>

Thai woman gets 12 years for drug smuggling

The Jakarta Post - The Medan District Court's panel has sentenced a Thai woman by the name of Tipan Pruksa to 12 years in prison and Rp 1 billion in fines. Should she fail to pay the fine, she must stay for another three months in prison.