Reg Spiers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Reginald James Spiers 14 December 1941 Adelaide, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Athlete, smuggler |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Conviction(s) | Possession of heroin and hashish (2 June 1987) |
| Criminal penalty | Death sentence prior to successful appeal |
Reginald James "Reg" Spiers (born 14 December 1941) is an Australian former athlete who competed in the javelin throw at the 1962 Commonwealth Games, before his later conviction on drug smuggling charges. He is best known for successfully posting himself in a box from England to Australia to avoid paying for a plane ticket.[1]