The trial for an Australian man accused of being involved in drug smuggling in Bali has begun, with prosecutors bringing charges that could carry the death penalty.

Police allege Lamar Ahchee, 43, organised to have 1.7 kilograms of cocaine worth about $1.1 million delivered to him in Bali in May.

Mr Ahchee was paraded in front of the media following his arrest , standing behind dozens of small packages containing the cocaine.

The cocaine was allegedly hidden and wrapped in 206 Lindor Lindt chocolate wrappers. Loading...

Police said they were tipped off about the packages when they arrived at Denpasar, then tracked them to Mr Ahchee at his apartment in Tibubeneng in North Kuta.

He allegedly arranged to have them picked up from post offices by ride-share drivers, with police allegi

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