Brit, German arrested in Bali over drugs

Indonesian customs officials have arrested two foreigners accused of attempting to smuggle drugs onto the tourist island of Bali.

Customs chief Himawan Indarjono said British citizen Adam Scott and German Siegfried Karl Achim Ruckel were arrested late last month at Bali's Ngurah Rai airport.

He said officers seized a bottle with 655 Diazepam tablets, also known as Valium, from Scott, a computer analyst who arrived from Bangkok on January 24. The amount, which was not reported on his customs declaration, was judged to be more than he needed for personal use.

He said Scott could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $US22,000 ($A30,800) if found guilty.

Another customs official, Husni Syaiful, said Ruckel arrived two days later from Doha and possessed 7 grams of heroin, 0.2 grams of amphetamine and 15.3 grams of morphine.

If found guilty, Ruckel could face up to a death sentence and a fine of up to $US730,000 ($A1 million).