Major update on Aussie dad Troy Smith busted with methamphetamine in Bali

An Australian father caught with meth in Bali has left the holiday island after completing a court-ordered drug rehabilitation clinic.

Troy Andrew Smith, 49, originally from Port Lincoln in South Australia, and his new wife were on their honeymoon when local police raided their room at the Champlung Mas Hotel resort in Legian on April 30.

Officers found 3.19 grams of methamphetamine hidden in a Colgate toothpaste container.

Smith, an accountant, spent two months in custody before appearing in court in Denpasar in July, where his legal team successfully argued that Smith was a drug addict.

A jury sentenced him to six months of rehabilitation at the Anargya Sober House in Bali.

Smith has since completed his rehabilitation and left Indonesia.

John McLeod, the ‘fixer’ who previously worked to free Schapelle Corby from prison, made a statement on behalf of Smith on Thursday evening.

“He deeply regrets his poor decisions and sincerely apologizes to the Indonesian and Australian communities and his family, friends and partner,” the statement said.

The father of two (pictured center) was caught with 3.19 grams of methamphetamine in a Colgate toothpaste container. He was sentenced to six months of rehabilitation at the Anargya Sober House in Indonesia

“We express our sincere gratitude to the rehabilitation center staff for their professionalism and compassionate care, and to the Indonesian government for their humane support.”

“We thank the Indonesian justice system for prioritizing rehabilitation over incarceration and recognizing the value of true rehabilitation.”

“Troy now embraces sobriety with humility and a new commitment to making a positive contribution to the broader community.”

Smith and his new wife, Nigerian-born Tracy Ijusa, were a week into their extended honeymoon in Bali when Indonesian police raided their resort room.

She was not accused of any wrongdoing.

Human trafficking charges in Indonesia carry a life sentence but were dropped in June.

Smith faced a possible 12-year prison sentence for possession.

He avoided that by proving he was addicted. The $741,690 fine was also waived.

Smith told the court he ordered the meth from a man in Australia three weeks before he was arrested.

Smith (pictured in court) could have faced 12 months in prison and a $741,690 fine if convicted

Troy Smith was on his honeymoon with his new wife (pictured together) when police raided their hotel room in April

He added that the drugs were not for sale but for personal use.

Smith said he regretted his actions and apologized.

The prosecutor stated at trial that Mr. Smith had admitted to regularly using methamphetamine since 2020 to manage anxiety and depression.

Sentencing Smith, presiding judge Ketut Suarta said: “The defendant has been found guilty of abusing drugs for personal use, and therefore the defendant [has been] sentenced to six months of medical and social rehabilitation at the Anargya Sober House, reducing the time he has served in custody’

The judge acknowledged that Smith had been courteous during the trial and that he had admitted and shown remorse for his actions.

He also took into account that Smith had never committed a crime before.

Prosecutors had initially sought eight months of medical rehabilitation for Smith, but judges said the sentence was reduced because Smith promised to reform and was remorseful.

After Smith’s conviction, his lawyers and prosecutors accepted the verdict and said they would not appeal.

Troy Smith enlisted the help of ‘fixer’ John McLeod after being accused of drug charges

A relieved Smith addressed the media outside the court after his sentencing.

“I would like to thank my lawyer Sakti,” he said.

“To my beautiful mother and sister, sorry and thank you, and to Tracy, whose support and love I lean on every day.”

It is not known whether Smith will return to South Australia.