Do the crime, pay the time

When in Rome do as the Romans do. Especially when it involves a criminal act.
Capital punishment may be harsh in the eyes of some countries, however the verdict has deterred criminals for ages, at least in Singapore.
Laws of a country remain in effect regardless of citizenship. I have speeding tickets to prove that. But this case involves more than just speeding tickets, it will cost a man his life.
Drugs or controlled substance is not tolerated in South East Asia. When caught with drugs weighing more than 2 quarters is an immediate death sentence in Singapore. Unfortunately this young man was caught with almost 1 pound of heroin while in transit in Singapore. His fate lies in the political wrangling of clemency pleas between the Australian and Singapore government. Can another country interfere with the judicial systems of another?
From CNN, and from The Age.