An Australian woman has been detained in Indonesia for reportedly accepting a shipment of cannabis-infused vape liquid.

The 53-year-old individual allegedly informed authorities that she utilized the substance to alleviate knee pain and combat depression.

The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, is now facing the possibility of a 20-year prison sentence and a hefty fine of approximately $155,000.

According to Indonesian police, the woman was apprehended last month at her rental residence on Lombok, a well-known resort island, after officials discovered she had allegedly received a delivery of the cannabis vape liquid.

She purportedly stated to law enforcement that the cannabis vape was intended for pain management; however, narcotics officer I Nyoman Diana Mahardika indicated that the case would be treated as a criminal offense regardless of her claims.

“She is required to adhere to the laws and regulations that are in effect in our country. Possession, use, or trade of narcotics such as marijuana is strictly prohibited within our jurisdiction,” Mr. Mahardika stated.

If convicted, the woman could face a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment along with a fine of up to two billion rupiah.

Indonesia enforces some of the strictest anti-drug regulations globally, including the death penalty for drug traffickers, although the country has not executed anyone in recent years.

Currently, there are numerous traffickers on death row in Indonesia, with the last executions taking place in 2016, when one Indonesian and three Nigerian drug offenders were executed by firing squad.

In March, two British nationals received prison sentences of nine and eleven years respectively after being convicted of cocaine smuggling to the popular tourist destination of Bali.