How I escaped an Indonesian prison (*Real imagery)

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  • @WheretheJones
    @WheretheJones Před 6 lety +481

    Your dad saved you and your friend's lives. Major props to him.

    • @rightsaidfred3548
      @rightsaidfred3548 Před 6 lety +2

      Do you really think Dan is the person he is pretending be in the video? Wake up, Bru! Or do you still believe in Santa Claus?

    • @knightaz
      @knightaz Před 6 lety +11

      Freddy Mil. What...?

    • @Xarano94
      @Xarano94 Před 6 lety

      Are you ok ?

    • @Booneral1
      @Booneral1 Před 6 lety +2

      Freddy Mil. The hell are you talking about?

    • @WheretheJones
      @WheretheJones Před 6 lety

      Freddy is lil cray cray

  • @YoLastFilms
    @YoLastFilms Před 6 lety +407

    You have a smart dad

  • @nathanieldrew
    @nathanieldrew Před 5 lety +45

    Damn this is insane, thanks for sharing this story,

    • @roastedchicken.mp4152
      @roastedchicken.mp4152 Před 3 lety +1

      Yo I watch ur vids there good

    • @JT-uj3oq
      @JT-uj3oq Před 2 lety

      What happened how did they escape ? I didn’t really understand how they managed to escape , shouldn’t they have been locked inside a cell ?

  • @k.w4065
    @k.w4065 Před 6 lety +326

    far cry 6 confirmed.

  • @babyteeth4
    @babyteeth4 Před 6 lety +1183

    Did anyone else's heart start beating incredibly fast during Dan's story? What a powerful video! So glad you made it out alive!

    • @achintyabhattacharyya9319
      @achintyabhattacharyya9319 Před 6 lety

      Yep!

    • @joshwilde5557
      @joshwilde5557 Před 6 lety

      babyteeth4 omg I was just going to comment that

    • @camnevin413
      @camnevin413 Před 6 lety

      babyteeth4 yes

    • @cooper845
      @cooper845 Před 6 lety

      no fuck u good story though

    • @SkippyGustilo
      @SkippyGustilo Před 6 lety +1

      babyteeth4 my hands started shaking and got cold. I never thought of that to happen to dan... or to anyone... how cruel such human minds can be...

  • @spark9_
    @spark9_ Před 6 lety +212

    This sounds like a movie scene but with horror twists.

    • @SpaceLoverV1
      @SpaceLoverV1 Před 6 lety +3

      Sachindra Bhattacharya ever watched locked up abroad from national geographic? This the same.

    • @bucketadee
      @bucketadee Před 6 lety

      “Return to Paradise” is a movie with Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix. Same type of story. Very good movie.

    • @foljs5858
      @foljs5858 Před 6 lety

      "Midnight Express" is a classic movie with a similar story

  • @ifanbenmedz
    @ifanbenmedz Před 6 lety +460

    The cops in indonesia are Mostly Corupted, i'll admit. it's suck for us too. Avoid any contact with them if you can. I'm not saying all of them are bad.

    • @actuallykizato
      @actuallykizato Před 6 lety +13

      Yep that right and now so much conflict in Indonesia and help me i hate Indonesia i want get out from Indonesia

    • @jirozero
      @jirozero Před 6 lety +5

      No all cops in indonesian like that

    • @jerryhilman4987
      @jerryhilman4987 Před 6 lety +11

      CripplingCrown he says "mostly". Dibaca lalu di pahami bro

    • @mad_peach2006
      @mad_peach2006 Před 6 lety +3

      CripplingCrown hayoo di translate dulu yaa kalo gk ngerti artinyaa

    • @bkrbay6689
      @bkrbay6689 Před 6 lety +6

      And did you know i hate my country so goddamn much, i'm indonesian but i hate this country bcuz so much conflict

  • @adenbagja4211
    @adenbagja4211 Před 6 lety +265

    i'm indonesian. i understand and sad because of your video. i admit that in our country, there is bad police that would doing what you said. not only to tourist, our people also get that trap. so becarefull. this world and people are broken. truly sad :(

    • @lumiere6349
      @lumiere6349 Před 6 lety +4

      Aden Bagja anjing betul lah police indon LOL

    • @jorcygale1538
      @jorcygale1538 Před 6 lety +12

      the reason so is because ur country is fucking broke

    • @adenbagja4211
      @adenbagja4211 Před 6 lety +10

      there is no country who isn't broke -_- r u government? or r u fucking boy who never exit your house.

    • @jorcygale1538
      @jorcygale1538 Před 6 lety +12

      Everyone should avoid going to indonesia, it's disgusting. Went there once, full with pick pocket thugs around the market stealing stuff. I even lose my smart phone during my journey there. I give you guys 1/10.

    • @adenbagja4211
      @adenbagja4211 Před 6 lety +4

      Jorcy Gale yeah i thought, you r just staying at home with your mom, instead exit your home that danger for u boy...

  • @JoshGreenhalgh
    @JoshGreenhalgh Před 6 lety +482

    Honestly best intro on CZcams!

  • @Wil_Dasovich
    @Wil_Dasovich Před 6 lety +949

    This is an incredible story. Bone chilling... whew!

  • @PeterSantenello
    @PeterSantenello Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing story Bru. But your way of telling it is equally impressive. Thanks so much for this well-constructed and thought out video :)

  • @PamelaElle
    @PamelaElle Před 5 lety

    Holy cow, Bru! You lived to tell about a story that seldom ends well. Thank you for sharing....those harsh memories will become both a lesson for others and healing for you, Daniel. Much Love from Tennessee

  • @AnyaSiberia
    @AnyaSiberia Před 6 lety +1705

    storytelling at its best 🙏🏻

  • @NessieJudge
    @NessieJudge Před 6 lety +942

    Thank you for sharing, I'm Indonesian and on behalf of the rest of us (with brains & hearts) I'd like to apologise for what had occurred during your stay.
    We do have a new president who's more strict with the officials here, so hopefully this sort of scheme will no longer have a place in the system.
    Our country is insanely beautiful, although this is the first I've heard of this, I hope it is safe for everyone too.

    • @Ziomblo
      @Ziomblo Před 6 lety

      Eaa nessie

    • @faispace4594
      @faispace4594 Před 6 lety +1

      Nessie Judge kak update nerror jangan lupa

    • @VincentGiovan
      @VincentGiovan Před 6 lety

      Iye dah emang parah sih bisa di selipin narkoba

    • @krayner33
      @krayner33 Před 6 lety +1

      Rinzler Quick yes we still have death penalty

    • @MrRdlv
      @MrRdlv Před 6 lety +26

      Nah girl, this things happen a lot of times, usually the police would put the drugs to your pocket. The best thing you could do is not touching anything to avoid fingerprint evidence

  • @maryhelen1011
    @maryhelen1011 Před 6 lety +2

    I was holding my breath thru this story, crying when you said the embassy had come. This is truly scary and had to be​ so much trauma later on. Thank you for sharing your story with us, I'm sure it will touch many and hopefully help many. Lots of love to you and all the best!

  • @Ryansacrobat
    @Ryansacrobat Před 5 lety +4

    Wow man. You really had me holding my breath the entire time. I was feeling what I can only imagine is about 1% of what you were feeling while you were telling this story. Glad you are safe bru and thank you for the great insight.

  • @edhozell
    @edhozell Před 6 lety +555

    Hi Dan, i'm Indonesian. I am so sorry for what happened to you. i can not deny that there are some percentage of bad cops in Indonesia, but not all of it.
    The drug scam motive is mainly to scare you so you give them more money, it is not likely that they will put you in jail or even death sentence for a drug that they put in your car, but it is still not okay. i will try to tell the goverment personels to check on Sumbawa's police personels.
    ..
    All that aside, thank you for sharing your story.. i hope we can welcome you with a better experience next time :)
    All love.

  • @sidusa3098
    @sidusa3098 Před 6 lety +894

    this single video will cost Indonesia millions of dollars in tourism 😁

    • @pippaknuckle
      @pippaknuckle Před 6 lety +106

      Good!! They are assholes.

    • @kspavankrishna
      @kspavankrishna Před 6 lety +12

      Haha true that

    • @CuttingSlack
      @CuttingSlack Před 6 lety +30

      pippaknuckle nope were not just cuz u see this video doesnt mean u suddenly know that this, my country is an asshole, i could say the same to an indonesian going to america and gets falsely punished cause his lack of english

    • @lordedestro2388
      @lordedestro2388 Před 6 lety +12

      They fucking deserve it

    • @spankinchicks7469
      @spankinchicks7469 Před 6 lety +7

      Let see 14 millions last year. This year is going to 16 million of tourists. Yipey👅👅👅👅👅

  • @jeffpape6519
    @jeffpape6519 Před 5 lety +1

    This is absolutely insane. I’m so glad you’re ok now. I hope no one ever has to go through something like this.

  • @maximilianbima2265
    @maximilianbima2265 Před 6 lety +69

    I'm an indonesian, tbh if you really want to go to indonesia. Bali is the way to go, but if you want to go outside bali, you should search about the island/place you want to visit and pls bring someone that know the place well......
    So at least those people how to help you to avoid those kind of drugs scam

    • @lordmaster271
      @lordmaster271 Před 6 lety

      goblok VIDIEO nya BUAT BUATAN cerita orang mabuk di percaya

    • @ersu.t
      @ersu.t Před 4 lety +2

      tell your politicians. This hurts your country. Money coming into your country helps everyone in the country. If your police are corrupt and you do nothing, then you might as well burn in the house you set alight

    • @DoubleA115
      @DoubleA115 Před 4 lety

      Just don't go. Holidays become Hell and this is Fact!

  • @nicholascarvajal
    @nicholascarvajal Před 6 lety +221

    Wow.... that is deep....... I am so sorry that this happened to you. I am so glad that you got out, to do something more in this world. Inspirational.

  • @WhatsInside
    @WhatsInside Před 6 lety +649

    Oh my. What a crazy experience. So grateful you got out of there

    • @maCEOz
      @maCEOz Před 6 lety

      What's Inside? You are very far

    • @stefanmcdonald3145
      @stefanmcdonald3145 Před 6 lety +4

      My guy, you comment on like every video I watch😂... waiting for your next upload tho

    • @samsmith296
      @samsmith296 Před 6 lety +2

      please do what's inside Casey's Studio?

    • @rightsaidfred3548
      @rightsaidfred3548 Před 6 lety +3

      This guy, is worse than Jake Paul. Making up fake stories just to get views and subscribers. Pathetic.

    • @samsmith296
      @samsmith296 Před 6 lety +2

      Freddy Mil. what made you think, it is fake? any proof?

  • @ivanb101
    @ivanb101 Před 6 lety +9

    I went through a very similar situation in Mexico years ago as well. You’ll never forget those scary moments. And running like you’re life is over if you get caught. Glad we both made it safe bru. 🤙🙏

  • @bee4907
    @bee4907 Před 6 lety +1

    The way you talked about that crippling feeling was so perfect. Its so hard to put that feeling into words because its more than fear.

  • @Briggsy
    @Briggsy Před 6 lety +616

    BRU you used a shot from a music video I made years ago for Parkway Drive (the arms/clenching fists) It's only a split second but I still feel honoured haha. You do awesome work mate, if you ever feel like spending a week on a tropical island in Australia, hit me up and we'll take you on a Morningtide Fishing trip. Yew!

    • @MorningTideFishing
      @MorningTideFishing Před 6 lety +11

      Suss a few films to see if you'd be keen. I'm not sure if you're a fisho but if you are and you're frothin just heckle us, we'll take care of the trip all you'd need to do is get urself over to Aus.

    • @DadDare
      @DadDare Před 6 lety +1

      Morningtide fishing trip sounds awesome!

    • @jacksonstone190
      @jacksonstone190 Před 6 lety +1

      Link itttttt😎i want to see!!

    • @Briggsy
      @Briggsy Před 6 lety +6

      Here you go mate - czcams.com/video/15mxiWAYSEw/video.html it's got me pretty stoked cus it means Dan's seen the film haha. But also it's real old now so he's prolly a Parkway fan from a while back to even remember that shot and go back and grab it.

    • @RadReelingFishing
      @RadReelingFishing Před 6 lety +2

      Good to see you here Briggsy! Thanks for linking too!

  • @LEZOMY
    @LEZOMY Před 6 lety +237

    Keep going Dan, great story

    • @NightmareGadgets
      @NightmareGadgets Před 6 lety +1

      LezOmY did you watched 11 minutes? 😂😂

    • @LEZOMY
      @LEZOMY Před 6 lety

      Nightmare Gadgets that is what 2x for

    • @NightmareGadgets
      @NightmareGadgets Před 6 lety +1

      LezOmY That will still be 5 roughly 6 minutes 😂😂😂 and look at the time you commented and the time of upload? Now don't say what's double tap *10,*20 forward for 😂

    • @Arthur-mk2vq
      @Arthur-mk2vq Před 6 lety

      Should we not go to Bali for vacation then? That is so sketchy... lol crazy!

  • @lyndae.2055
    @lyndae.2055 Před 6 lety

    Now that was good. I am so sorry this happened to you. And yes you are doing the right thing and getting this info out there.

  • @Spawn4ever
    @Spawn4ever Před 6 lety +1

    had me glued to the last second of this one Dan!

  • @emeraldvirgo
    @emeraldvirgo Před 6 lety +40

    As an Indonesian, this is really embarrassing for the country but I will not defend the people that put you through the ordeal. The road accident that you experienced is not uncommon because some motorcyclists will suddenly switch to the wrong side of the road just to get ahead of cars, and yes this causes fatal accidents. It's sad to say that in more isolated areas, the police will defend the perpetrator even if it's not your fault just because they are (more) injured. Indonesia is still rife with corruption and even tourist destinations are not free from it. Yes, Indonesians are known to be friendly, but there are also the deceptive few who will target unaware tourists.
    You are brave to share your story because I hope your video will reach the people with power to take action. I'm glad that you made it out and I'm sorry that you had to experience that.

    • @modestas3321
      @modestas3321 Před 6 lety

      How often people are executed for drugs? You guys never smoke pot?

    • @hado37
      @hado37 Před 6 lety +2

      Execution for distributing not using..

    • @binyolos3500
      @binyolos3500 Před 6 lety

      Shoutout to jekardahh indonesian fam

    • @lord_tepal9002
      @lord_tepal9002 Před 2 lety

      @@modestas3321 never

  • @smilewithmel
    @smilewithmel Před 6 lety +1618

    I feel like you have a suitcase full of stories to share. How incredible that your Dad's advice was to "grab your passport and run" - that's the sort of support you need in that situation!

    • @ehJoe
      @ehJoe Před 6 lety

      Smile with Mel yes run a d run fast

    • @echospage
      @echospage Před 6 lety +14

      Cielo are you fucking stupid? A drug scam like this would be unheard of and if prosecuted we have a civil legal system that provides opportunity to make a case and stand a fair trial. Dont be a fucking idiot.

    • @echospage
      @echospage Před 6 lety +1

      Habeas corpus

    • @GruberAG
      @GruberAG Před 6 lety +1

      Tnx man for your story, you really inspired me..

    • @numerz
      @numerz Před 6 lety +1

      Gruber...inspired you to what?

  • @tiffanip5047
    @tiffanip5047 Před 5 lety +15

    This reminds me of the movie “colonia”. I’m so happy you and your friends made it out safely

  • @DaddyDaughterBroadcasting

    Absolutely amazing! So sorry that happened to you! Glad you made it out bru! The world needs your creativity and we’re glad we get to see it!

  • @hackwise
    @hackwise Před 6 lety +706

    Dude your story telling is awesome !!

    • @alejandrocervantes4523
      @alejandrocervantes4523 Před 6 lety +1

      HackWise I hate it

    • @CheesleBuffy
      @CheesleBuffy Před 6 lety

      I dont know why i read this in dan's voice

    • @cpulouie1
      @cpulouie1 Před 6 lety

      he learned from the best out there. and continues to learn day by day

    • @yudithandika8898
      @yudithandika8898 Před 6 lety

      MoonrakerSW they ask for some money so they could release dan and his friends. But since dan didn't give the money they scam it by put the drug inside the car.

    • @Thr3eB
      @Thr3eB Před 6 lety +3

      So you and your friends didn't have any weed for the whole trip? I find this hard to believe.
      1. You ran over a local, likely ruining his life. In the story you only give this person a moment's mention.
      2. I'm 99% sure you and your surfer buddies were smoking weed left and right during your trip.
      3. You decided you and your friend were above the local laws and did not serve your sentence.
      Dan you know in your heart you did wrong. You ran someone over, likely while drunk or high after partying. You had drugs in a place you shouldn't of had drugs. I understand that the laws and punishments in this place are overzealous, but the least you can do is send money regularly to the person you ran over, and you better not start a go fund me- send your own money. Got it.

  • @jackfitzwilliam9763
    @jackfitzwilliam9763 Před 6 lety +446

    You need to make a real movie about this. This is so gnarly

  • @nextlevelwarrior
    @nextlevelwarrior Před 4 lety

    Dan Mace, - One thing thats been so evident in seeing you, whether on Casey's videos on your own creations - is the genuine vulnerability that you share. This is truly inspiring for so many reasons far beyond the 'entertainment' of a real story; this is a super powerful message to help with healing the fear we sommetimes poses when it comes to being vulnerable.

  • @joeeeymario
    @joeeeymario Před 6 lety

    Hats go off to you mate, glad things worked out for you guys and that you and your mates got out of there safely. I'm Indonesian myself but I've lived in Australia for most of my life, but I've heard my fair share of stories like this happening to people.
    Glad you shared your story and I hope this doesn't deter people from visiting Indonesia, it's honestly such a beautiful place to visit.

  • @karapo8677
    @karapo8677 Před 6 lety +374

    That's scary as hell

  • @caffeinator1849
    @caffeinator1849 Před 6 lety +547

    Indonesian here. I know my country sucks sometimes, but your story is just mindblowing. Have you report this scam to any authority there? I mean with Casey's connection, you can probably do it easier as he had interviewed the president. Well Indonesia has very strict laws about drugs with really corrupt officers, that's a fucking disastrous combination. I'll try to notify somebody in charge about your story, it is really unfortunate for you to love surfing and not being able to come to Indonesia.

    • @garynico9872
      @garynico9872 Před 6 lety +34

      Caffeinator it would've been useless

    • @Chromwel-A
      @Chromwel-A Před 6 lety +7

      Bro, kalo perlu di download aja ini videonya. Karena ada kemungkinan, kalo video ini dapet perhatian, bakal rame, terus hilang dah videonya krn diprotes. Cuma buat bukti aja bro.

    • @lseul8812
      @lseul8812 Před 6 lety +27

      You someone with an anarchist anonymous symbol is going to report things to the Indonesian government appropriate authorities.

    • @St4rgates
      @St4rgates Před 6 lety +8

      almost all Russian Instagram models are running naked on bali beaches :D is that true ?

    • @jeremyaditya4474
      @jeremyaditya4474 Před 6 lety +21

      Rock Roll woahh, calm down, not all indonesian are bad, there are a lot of people that are very nice

  • @duduzanemqaba9718
    @duduzanemqaba9718 Před 6 lety

    man.. I LOVE your stories.

  • @thehurricane5140
    @thehurricane5140 Před 6 lety

    Best CZcamsr I've ever seen totally love the creativity of you style of editing! Great storytelling! Love your videos

  • @123456789015097
    @123456789015097 Před 6 lety +14

    What makes me even more sad is that some other people caught in the scam may not have survived this

  • @IvanOlianto
    @IvanOlianto Před 6 lety +22

    Hi Dan, I am Ivan from Indonesia. It was sad to hear your story. But it is common happen in my country. Just appreciated what you got on South Africa and New York.

  • @joshatlas9039
    @joshatlas9039 Před 6 lety

    Glad you made it out ok man! I feel like this could be an amazing story to base a short film on!

  • @Pjhaynes
    @Pjhaynes Před 6 lety

    That’s intense! Things can go from 0-100 real quick in some countries. Stay safe bro.

  • @jonathantandy4087
    @jonathantandy4087 Před 6 lety +104

    Im so sorry to hear that since i am an indonesian. I never knew that this kind of stuff is happening around our country. I feel truly sorry to hear about this.

    • @thesockdoctorr
      @thesockdoctorr Před 6 lety +27

      Joedy you are blind then mate, indo is one of the most corrupt and downright sketchy countries I’ve been too,

    • @jonathantandy4087
      @jonathantandy4087 Před 6 lety +9

      Harry Norman i know that and i wish i could live somewhere else in the future. Cheers mate

    • @whongedhan7
      @whongedhan7 Před 6 lety +20

      orang lokal jarang tau yg seperti ini gan, soalnya sasaran mereka memang turis, coba cari tau yg namanya "tourist trap", gak cuma si indo, hampir disemua tempat wisata ad yg seperti ini

    • @hafizlemot
      @hafizlemot Před 6 lety +1

      yea it WAS a lot of things has changed since... during this quick-to-viral era those kind of things aren't really present anymore

    • @fabiojones9111
      @fabiojones9111 Před 6 lety +1

      Harry norman go fuck yourself your country’s not the best either

  • @BDGMed
    @BDGMed Před 6 lety +10

    The difference between a good and bad filmmaker is the ability to capture the audiences attention and bring them into the world they are portraying. You my bru, are a FANTASTIC filmmaker. This video gave me chills.

  • @Onedejenny
    @Onedejenny Před 6 lety

    Bro I just discovered your blogs, they are amazing!! So much fun to watch 🙏🏼

  • @VieraFamilyVlogs
    @VieraFamilyVlogs Před 6 lety

    Amazing story. God bless you!

  • @JasonCPandy
    @JasonCPandy Před 6 lety +21

    Hey Dan, I'm an Indonesian and I just couldn't resist to say sorry on behalf of other Indonesians for what you experienced. I know how traumatizing these incidents might be and I do hope these things don't happen anymore, especially to tourists visiting our country. All the best bro!

  • @HomeGrowEngineering
    @HomeGrowEngineering Před 6 lety +403

    No more Bali for me.

    • @OfficialZoust
      @OfficialZoust Před 6 lety +19

      Home Grow Homie to be exact, it was in sumbawa

    • @SkinnyEastBro
      @SkinnyEastBro Před 6 lety +11

      Bali and lombok is still ok.... They even sell mushrooms on the streets and if u get caught by the cops.. Just give them 500k rupiahs/50$

    • @effendiwei5215
      @effendiwei5215 Před 6 lety

      Red Button its ribus not ruphias.
      Ruphia is about a thousand.

    • @jielongjp
      @jielongjp Před 6 lety +18

      Wrong way round, ribu means thousand. Rupiah is just the currency

    • @ilhamrj2599
      @ilhamrj2599 Před 6 lety +9

      Red Button absolutely DO NOT ever ATTEMPT that. Indonesia has one of the harshest drug law in the world.

  • @AA-mj7dp
    @AA-mj7dp Před 6 lety +1

    Bru! I felt every every emotion as if I were there with you. You are a great storyteller and an outstanding editor. Thank you for sharing your story and opening my eyes to that scam. God bless you. 🙏🏻💜

  • @LeftLegProduction
    @LeftLegProduction Před 6 lety

    That was soo mind-bottling the way you lay down your story had me gasping. I can feel your story coming to life and Even though I know that this is a touchy situation I really feel you need to turn this into a movie. everyone needs to hear and SEE this story

  • @CuriosityCulture
    @CuriosityCulture Před 6 lety +227

    Dan, how many crazy stories do you have?!

  • @lowrobb
    @lowrobb Před 6 lety +328

    Hey Dan, Indonesian here. Hope you feel a bit better now.
    I live in Bali for 7 good years and spent most of my time working in the surf industries. So I know a thing or two about what usually happen. To be honest with you, even if they trapped you successfully, it doesn't mean you're automatically get the death penalty (god forbid). But you will eventually get into trouble dealing with those mobs.
    First and foremost, the scam was a way to ask you for more money. Similar tactic happens regularly to Indonesians as well, not exclusively to foreigners (although it's safe to assume they'll get more money from foreigners). Usually they catch you then take you to ATM and force you to withdraw cash. If you resist (or if you don't have enough money as they wish), then you are in trouble.
    Good to know though that you guys decide to run away, and succeed. #ACAB

    • @Dave-tn3eo
      @Dave-tn3eo Před 6 lety +10

      Love how all these Indonesians are coming out saying OH they weren't going to kill you come on ,. THEY were ONLY going to ROB you. Congrats on that at least right ?

    • @lowrobb
      @lowrobb Před 6 lety +50

      Mr Stein at least I am telling you the truth and as a real person, I use my real name and have a verified account. 😂

    • @rafdhiyoung1526
      @rafdhiyoung1526 Před 6 lety +24

      He's actually telling the truth though. Im indonesian and that's how it is...

    • @mynameisazz
      @mynameisazz Před 6 lety +8

      Pake narkoba nih si bule goblok. Tapi nge frame korupnya polisi indo juga. Wkowkow

    • @FadilAziz71
      @FadilAziz71 Před 6 lety +4

      Can't be more true, what Robin Malau says. Their motive mostly is money.

  • @iamstelfie
    @iamstelfie Před 5 lety

    Thank you for sharing the story! May it be a lesson to all of us. I'm so glad it ended up good for you though it will stay in your mind forever. All the best, x

  • @PawVlogs
    @PawVlogs Před 4 lety

    What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing. You are an awesome creator.

  • @marziadelevo
    @marziadelevo Před 6 lety +11

    This was one of the most terrifying travel storys ever. I'm so glad that you got out there alive, bru!

  • @PierreTL
    @PierreTL Před 6 lety +167

    Bru!! Last Story is INSANE!!! I Recorded this guy who went around the world in 1974 and They ended up in a GUN Fight with the Indonesian police because they tried to take their passports etc... crazy story. ended up filming him tell the story! He lives in NYC and has many more crazy stories - you should meet him! I'll post the link in the comment below - Dan if you want it just approve it otherwise delete 😉 - (one of my first video 2 years ago pardon the quality, his story is great use it as a podcast haha)

    • @PierreTL
      @PierreTL Před 6 lety +17

      Here is the video I mentioned: czcams.com/video/nuuxQ7gMVmk/video.html

    • @ukecando
      @ukecando Před 6 lety +5

      great story! thanks for sharing - guess the moral of the story is that having a machine gun is/was useful in Indonesia

    • @PierreTL
      @PierreTL Před 6 lety +3

      UkeCanDo 1974 in many parts of the world was very remote... can’t imagine how it must have been back then!

    • @thepuntersclub9259
      @thepuntersclub9259 Před 6 lety +1

      Indonesia is a shit hole, I don't know why people would want to holiday there when its corrupt and a scam, heaps better islands, FIJI, Australia, Tahiti

    • @RefanieFajrina
      @RefanieFajrina Před 6 lety +1

      Well yeah, indonesia before 1999 was very very very horrible, even for locals, and more horrible for locals living in remote areas. Even in 2010 there wasn't any good and cheap internet, not enough infrastructures in so-called good place like Java island, corrupt authorities. Just imagine how bad it is living in a third world like I've been for my whole life 🤣

  • @lorifoster4166
    @lorifoster4166 Před 6 lety

    Love this video!

  • @mattiauk
    @mattiauk Před 5 lety

    Thank you for sharing. Glad you made it through.

  • @redromina
    @redromina Před 6 lety +179

    This is so frightening. As a travel filmmaker, these are the stories that make me scared to travel. Such a beautiful world we live in, but so many ruining it. I'm sorry you had this experience. I hope that this does not taint your sense of adventure and that you will continue to travel!! 💙

    • @PierreTL
      @PierreTL Před 6 lety +2

      Yeah gotta be careful - when I lived in Nigeria they always said, if you get into an accident or trouble ou NEVER stop. Go straight to the embassy!

    • @rudolphsturling5236
      @rudolphsturling5236 Před 6 lety

      Romina racist!

    • @rudolphsturling5236
      @rudolphsturling5236 Před 6 lety

      Trina & Pierre very racist!

    • @hey_bebop
      @hey_bebop Před 6 lety +2

      Rudolph Sturling Bitch what the fuck you on about

    • @am0rze
      @am0rze Před 6 lety

      Oh hey...fancy seeing you here

  • @fenellascorner
    @fenellascorner Před 6 lety +40

    Thank you for sharing. Very brave to do so.

  • @WesleyJayO
    @WesleyJayO Před 5 lety

    Hectic Dan! Thanks for sharing bru. Keep up the good work!

  • @madraas
    @madraas Před 6 lety

    This all sounds so surreal, like a nightmare you can't wake up from! Glad you and your friends got out of the country safely and are alive to talk about it.

  • @leovoi
    @leovoi Před 6 lety +226

    Hi! I'm INDONESIAN!
    First, I wanna say that I'm deeply sorry for what happened to you in Sumbawa and Bali.. I don't really know what's going on there, I live in Jakarta.. but, it seems that you're being targeted as a scape goat for another drug dealer there, maybe local..
    It's just my assumption.. really sorry to hear that.. not all Indonasian are like that, well, it's just a generalization if we say all of Indonesian doing that scam.. but, yeah.. I've been hearing some of it happen here in Indonesia. Once again, really sorry Dan.
    But other tha that, I wanna say that your video is amazing Dan!!!

    • @user-ex8hu1ix1c
      @user-ex8hu1ix1c Před 6 lety

      dr. Ray Leonard Judijanto kinda sad to know that this story happened in Bali, no? Drug scam is scary. Hi dr indo jg!

    • @abrahamethan6422
      @abrahamethan6422 Před 6 lety +2

      kayaknya tag polri bisa seru nih wkwk

    • @michealchoudhary9861
      @michealchoudhary9861 Před 6 lety +12

      Indonesien police is cunt.

    • @izhlayukio5863
      @izhlayukio5863 Před 6 lety +15

      Reckless Nino Indonesian policemen almost fucked him over, our police system is terrible and I am embarassed to hear this story

    • @ferliamo
      @ferliamo Před 6 lety

      S F well technically this happened in Sumbawa, tapi lu juga gak salah sih karena dia kunjungin Bali juga wkwk

  • @LashanR
    @LashanR Před 6 lety +81

    That was so tense man. So lucky, and lucky you still had your phone on you too!

  • @disowned6003
    @disowned6003 Před 6 lety

    THIS GAVE ME CHILLS !!!

  • @health.e7593
    @health.e7593 Před 4 lety

    Felt that story
    So glad you safe bro

  • @nickandhelmi
    @nickandhelmi Před 6 lety +273

    As an Indonesian , i apologize for them - while there are people who does this type of scam - there are also beautiful people in this country that would make anyone think the opposite Dan

    • @c0llym0re
      @c0llym0re Před 6 lety +16

      we know dude.no one got nothing against indonisians.i don´t get how marijuana gives a dead penalty, it´s so last century.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi Před 6 lety +3

      Thanks Hugo - i also do not agree with the death penalty - totally with you on that one.

    • @Netkuszkusz
      @Netkuszkusz Před 6 lety +3

      Last century? Nah, it's prehistorian fuckup.

    • @grilleFire
      @grilleFire Před 6 lety +12

      Nick Effendi Next time go to Mexico, way better beaches and if you get caught with drugs, a 2 dollar bribe gets you off the hook.

    • @southo69
      @southo69 Před 6 lety +4

      I feel for you and your people...
      I have lots of Balinese & Indonesian friends and even though they are awesome and I love them as people - I would NEVER visit their country because of the greed and corruption of their government and officials..

  • @xXElectricKingXx33
    @xXElectricKingXx33 Před 6 lety +22

    You always make great content Dan, keep it up bru!

  • @Pimpedshrimp
    @Pimpedshrimp Před 6 lety +2

    This is my first time seeing your videos and I am a mix blood
    I am Indonesian and Dutch and my dad went to jail in Bali because one of his friends snitch on him for using weed but thats illegal in Indonesia and he served 11 months in jail but he did nothing wrong and yeah the corruption in Indonesia is bad! And especially if you crash in Indonesia or if you see an accident on the road or anywhere don't ever interfere with it or maybe they will blame it on you and get you in a lot of trouble
    And you're an amazing guy keep the positive things with you!

  • @HeyHugooo
    @HeyHugooo Před 6 lety

    We're sorry for what happen to you bru cuz sometimes that things really happening on indonesia and even as indonesian people we dont like it.It just make a policeman looks bad just because one person did the wrong thing. We're truly sorry ☹

  • @ImAnaDrumProductions
    @ImAnaDrumProductions Před 6 lety +6

    every time Dan says "bru" and looks deeply into the camera while the intro music starts, i get freakin chills!! ahhh epic vibes

  • @chickenfriedfishin
    @chickenfriedfishin Před 6 lety +112

    Scary, Scary story. Thank God you made it out alive!

    • @afspillingsliste1000
      @afspillingsliste1000 Před 6 lety +1

      no, don't f*cking thank god, thank himself, his friends and his dad for the advice, otherwise they wouldn't have made it out. God has nothing to do with this shit.

  • @kyrizqi
    @kyrizqi Před 6 lety +6

    Bro, we will with you for goodness, sorry for my country.

  • @amandaspriet3076
    @amandaspriet3076 Před 3 lety

    wow this video truly gave me chills, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @KanadeTachibana
    @KanadeTachibana Před 6 lety +8

    That's fucking crazy. Major props for just running, you got lucky, and the world is better for it. Thanks for telling us the story.

  • @FireAndBlood-FAB
    @FireAndBlood-FAB Před 6 lety +58

    It really does make you appreciate the little things...

    • @seanoloan5627
      @seanoloan5627 Před 6 lety

      Fire And Blood yeah I never forget my first time looked up In Indonesia

    • @lisamcable4716
      @lisamcable4716 Před 6 lety

      Fire And Blood yep

  • @AvenEdits
    @AvenEdits Před 6 lety

    Incredible story! I got major chills watching this.

  • @Zarush2686
    @Zarush2686 Před 6 lety +1

    Quality South African CZcamsr, love from Cape Town!💪

  • @Wariki
    @Wariki Před 6 lety +7

    I'm an Indonesian native who's born there & moved to USA since 1999. I remember your newspaper because one of my relatives who lives in Bali showed it to me & asked me about 2 young men with blonde hair arrested for something illegal action. I didn't know this whole time it was you all along Dan so I really appreciate for telling this story. Indonesian police in general are very strict and also can be used oppression towards foreigners because of many history bad dilemma that involves with politics and democracy. You were very lucky to escaped through the police because you would of been shot if you were found & sentenced to lifetime prison. I'm glad you've escaped from the situation. I would like to talk to you someday about your story in more depth and how in that time situation was a bit more dangerous in 2009. Cheers!

    • @rafaelsiem1727
      @rafaelsiem1727 Před 6 lety +1

      it's been years and indonesian politics are still shit

  • @EsIstKoopa
    @EsIstKoopa Před 6 lety +8

    You are an inspiration Dan Mace. I really hope Bru will go on for a while and that I can learn a lot. Thank your for making these films

  • @pern1044
    @pern1044 Před 5 lety

    Sorry to hear. Great video.

  • @indragunawan205
    @indragunawan205 Před 4 lety +3

    For you foreigners who are about to travel to indonesia, here's some of the road rules:
    1. The locals are always right, no need to explain what's the story on your side.
    2. The motorcycles are always right.
    3. If you hit a livestock (sheep, cow, etc or even cats, yes cats are sacred), don't stop, run away as fast as you can. Crashing into livestock is much worse than human.
    4. The road signs are not legit, the locals have their own rules about the road. One way road can become two way if they say so.

  • @aroundthegoodworld
    @aroundthegoodworld Před 6 lety +18

    Bru, you've set up the bar so frikin high... Can't wait for your next stories! You're such an inspiration for my channel. Keep it up :)

  • @MikeLunc
    @MikeLunc Před 6 lety +13

    Wow man! That must have been terrifying! Glad you got to tell the story!

  • @Ro-Bucks
    @Ro-Bucks Před 5 lety

    I have an interesting ability being able to tell someone has been through shit, been watching your vids wondering what your experience was until now. You are strong to have gone through that and even stronger now with that lingering in your passed. Keep up with your dream, you may have made your dream but it's not over yet!

  • @tescoprimark1299
    @tescoprimark1299 Před 6 lety +1

    Just ended my Trip in Komodo Island, Padar Island and neighbour islands. Fantastic spots for Snorkelling and diving, beautiful views from the hills. I met other travellers as well and they enjoyed their stay. Your story was 10years ago and sometimes one couldn’t avoid a misfortune.

  • @gone4good
    @gone4good Před 6 lety +22

    Always a real pleasure to take part of your stories. *Thank you Dan!*

  • @danoreilly2985
    @danoreilly2985 Před 6 lety +5

    Tbh your the best at storytelling on CZcams and I love the intro

  • @jopu13
    @jopu13 Před 6 lety

    wow as scary and crazy as this story is, you shared this so beautifully

  • @hectour2460
    @hectour2460 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video!

  • @bazrael1472
    @bazrael1472 Před 6 lety +9

    The story was so cool. It sounds like that kind of story you will tell your grand kids.

  • @deadcenterfilms
    @deadcenterfilms Před 6 lety +23

    Incredible story! So Frightening and corrupt, glad you made it out alive, BRU!

  • @alraneo2662
    @alraneo2662 Před 6 lety

    Crazy story Dan! So glad you escaped BRU!

  • @malanlk1014
    @malanlk1014 Před 4 lety

    wow! that's awesome story!!! i love it

  • @pensj
    @pensj Před 6 lety +6

    Holy shot Dan. What a crazy story. Definite movie material. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Thinhoodie
    @Thinhoodie Před 6 lety +23

    I thought my day was bad when I got wrongly accused of taking the last cupcake outta the fridge. But seriously keep the stories coming dude... by far the most creative and innovative story teller I've seen on the tube in a while.

  • @frederik123
    @frederik123 Před 6 lety

    best storytime ever with a bad thing for u man nice job

  • @gazzymaripane3474
    @gazzymaripane3474 Před 6 lety +2

    Oh a fellow successful South African CZcamsr... subscribed