Exploding balloons at Bali restaurant trap Australian family overseas

Party balloons exploded at Gado-Gado restaurant in Bali during her mother's 70th birthday. Her 17-year-old son was burnt. Police seized the family's passports, leaving them stranded.

Why it mattersWithout their passports, the family cannot leave Indonesia. They remain in legal limbo while police investigate.

AustraliaAustralian tourists in Bali face potential passport confiscation during police investigations, risking unexpected confinement abroad.

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