A Norwegian man has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison in Taiwan for smuggling nearly 11 kilograms of marijuana, which he was caught with at Taipei airport in December. Despite the conviction, the man maintains he was a victim of human trafficking, forced to transport the drugs to settle a debt. Norwegian police support this claim, believing he acted under duress from Swedish gang criminals. His lawyer, Farid Bouras, has been appointed as his legal aid and confirms the man is considered a victim in the case, with a strong suspicion of exploitation. Bouras is advising his client to appeal the Taiwanese court’s decision. The case highlights concerns about the use of coercion by criminal organizations and the vulnerability of individuals caught in such situations.