An Australian man has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession, police say.
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Nelson Philip James, 33, from Lismore, NSW, was detained by Indonesian police on Thursday after he was allegedly found with cocaine during a traffic stop at Badung.
Badung police chief Arif Batubara told reporters that James was "acting nervous and initially refused to show documents".
"During a traffic inspection on June 11, police were observing a traffic violation at the Pererenan area, Tanah Lot," Batubara said.
"He was acting nervous and initially refused to show the documents. When asked again for his paperwork, he took out his hand and a plastic clip fell out of his pocket, but one plastic was still on his hand.
"According to (James), he bought the drugs in Ungasan on June 9. Details of the purchase are still being investigated," Batubara added.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed to AAP that an Australian had been detained in Bali.
"We are in contact with local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance, to any Australian citizen, should they request it," a DFAT spokesperson said.
with AAP
Australian Associated Press
