It has been alleged the 32-year-old was carrying 36 grams of marijuana mixed with tobacco and 37 Diazepam antidepressant pills.

He flew from Thailand to Bali on Sunday afternoon, his luggage was X-rayed by Customs, and he was handed to the police on Monday.

According to a police source, Mr Baker was taken to a police hospital after he complained of feeling unwell. It is then alleged he escaped and spent 10 hours on the run before he was rearrested in Kuta.