Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother who spent 12 years on death row in Indonesia, is set to return to the UK. This follows an agreement signed by the Indonesian government for her repatriation, alongside fellow Brit Shahab Shahabadi. An Indonesian official announced today, "The practical arrangement will be signed today. The transfer will be done immediately after the technical side of the transfer is agreed." Sandiford, now 68, was sentenced to death in 2013 after being caught with cocaine valued at $2.14 million hidden in the false bottom of her suitcase upon her arrival from Thailand in 2012. The official confirmed her age, although reports suggest she may be 69. A press conference has been scheduled for later today to discuss their release and the details of the transfer. This development marks a significant turn in Sandiford's long legal battle, which has drawn attention to the harsh drug laws in Indonesia. The repatriation process is expected to proceed swiftly following the finalisation of technical arrangements.
Grandma's 12-Year Ordeal: UK-Bound from Death Row

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