Meth-accused SA dad Troy Smith moved from Bali prison cell to rehabilitation facility

Balinese authorities have made a big change to the charges faced by a South Australian father accused of meth possession, as his “real and sobering” addiction battle is laid bare.

The Port Lincoln father allegedly caught with meth in Bali has been moved from his police cells to a rehabilitation facility, starting the “difficult journey to recovery”.

The move comes after an assessment from Bali’s National Narcotic Agency (BNN), which concluded that he was not part of any drug syndicate – increasing his chances of escaping a prison sentence.

Troy Smith, 49, was allegedly caught with 3.19g of methamphetamine in a four-star Legian resort, north of Kuta, on April 30 and is facing 12 years in jail, if convicted.

Port Lincoln father Troy Smith inside Anargya Sober House in Denpasar. Picture: Komang Erviani

On Wednesday night, John McLeod – an Australian security provider who helped orchestrate Schapelle Corby’s release from Kerobokan Prison – revealed Mr Smith had been moved from the cells of the Central Police Station to Anargya Sober House in Denpasar, a rehabilitation facility.

Mr McLeod said Mr Smith was “coming to terms with his addiction” and was now clean from drugs and alcohol, more than a month after his arrest.

“The sobering reflection of the pain and suffering he has caused his loved ones over the years is real and confronting,” Mr McLeod said.

Anargya Sober House in Denpasar, a rehabilitation facility where SA dad Troy Smith is being held. Picture: Komang Erviani

Mr Smith’s lawyer Edward Pangkahila said Mr Smith’s case had been assessed by the BNN, which includes a medical team and investigator who determine whether persons arrested on drugs charges in the country are users, addicts or dealers.

Mr Pangkahila said the team had concluded that the father-of-two was not part of any narcotic syndicate and “was using drugs for himself”.

“Based on the assessment team recommendation, prosecutor decided to recommend police to send Troy to the rehabilitation facility,” he said.

Mr Smith has been charged with two drug offences under Balinese law – Article 112, for drug possession, and Article 114, for drug trafficking.

However, on Thursday, authorities also added Article 127 of the country’s narcotic law, which applies to “drug users”, to Mr Smith’s case.

Under Article 127, Mr Smith could escape imprisonment and instead be sentenced to rehabilitation.

Mr Pangkahila said the 49-year-old would undergo further assessments by a psychiatrist at the rehabilitation facility to determine any further treatment he required.It comes after The Advertiser revealed details of the detention cell Mr Smith was being held in.

Troy Smith is facing drugs charges in Bali, 13 May 24. Picture: 7NEWS

The South Australian was in one large room that he shared with almost a dozen other suspects, with one shared toilet.

Mr Smith was transferred to the Detention Centre in Denpasar on May 6, several days after his arrest on April 30.

Before that, he was being held at a small detention room at the Bali Drug Unit’s narcotics office.

Mr Smith is facing a drug possession charge, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 12 years.

The 49-year-old father-of-two had been in Bali for just a week before police swooped on the hotel room he shared with new wife Tracy Ijusa, now Tracy Smith, who he married in Nairobi in December 2023.

Last week, Mr Smith’s lawyer Sienny Karmana said Mr Smith had met with a psychologist as his days inside detention, compounded by the self-confessed alcoholic and methamphetamine addict’s withdrawal symptoms, took their emotional toll.

“He is overthinking, he is filled with worry that his wife will leave him,” Ms Karmana said.

Mr Smith was also taken to hospital at least twice since being in custody; he was rushed to a medical facility with back pain from an injury believed to be sustained after he attempted to flee police during his arrest.

He has also been suffering from gout and knee pain.

Originally published as Meth-accused SA dad Troy Smith moved from Bali prison cell to rehabilitation facility