How many pills were found with the American man?

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Ninety-nine pills of amphetamine were found with the American man.

William Wallace Molyneaux, a 27-year-old American national, appeared in court in Denpasar, Bali, on the opening day of his trial. He faces charges related to drug distribution and possession, with potential penalties under Indonesia's narcotics laws.
Charges and Potential Penalties

Molyneaux was arrested in May, and authorities found seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine in his possession. Prosecutors have brought multiple charges against him, including drug distribution. While drug distribution can carry the maximum penalty of death by execution in Indonesia, the prosecution is seeking a charge for distributing less than five grams of the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. A separate, lesser charge of possession of under five grams of the drug is also being pursued, carrying a maximum sentence of 12 years.
Court Appearance and Background

The American national appeared in court dressed in a suit. He confirmed his identity and stated he is a Christian from Florida. A verdict in his case is not anticipated until a subsequent hearing. The US embassy in Jakarta has declined to comment on the matter.
Indonesia's Strict Drug Laws

Indonesia is known for imposing severe punishments for drug-related offences, including past executions of foreigners. However, the country has maintained a moratorium on the death penalty since 2017. The current administration of President Prabowo Subianto has recently facilitated the repatriation of several high-profile inmates convicted of drug offences back to their home countries, citing humanitarian grounds in cases such as that of Frenchman Serge Atlaoui and Mary Jane Veloso of the Philippines. The remaining members of the "Bali Nine" drug ring were also sent back to Australia.

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