Malaysian pilot arrested in Jakarta with 70,000 ecstasy pills
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A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno–Hatta International Airport after authorities found 26kg of ecstasy pills hidden in his luggage. The drugs were detected after four layers of airport security checks.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno–Hatta International Airport on suspicion of drug smuggling.2,1 Authorities found approximately 26kg of ecstasy pills hidden in the pilot's luggage.2,1 The drugs were detected after the pilot passed through four layers of airport security checks.1
Malaysian police identified a Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) security screener as a person of interest in the case.1 The screener was assigned to the screening area where the pilot passed through security.1
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