Ian Pieter van Wieringen

Ian Pieter van Wieringen appeared in Gianyar District Court today charged with possession of hashish. Mr. van Wieringen is a painter who has lived in Ubud for 35 years. Ubud is in Gianyar district hence that court being used.
The maximum penalty is 10 years, but if he can prove he is an addict it can be just 3 months. Kind of sad when you see someone who is probably pretty cool get into hot water. According to The Age, the hash was found amongst orchids in his garden.
Mr. van Wieringen was arrested after police raided his house,