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Indonesian authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Malaysian at Juanda International Airport in East Java for attempting to smuggle nearly one kilogramme of methamphetamine and over 1,000 ecstasy pills concealed in a corset on July 29.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has reiterated its commitment to supporting enforcement agencies in combating illegal activities at airports, particularly following the recent arrest of a Malaysian pilot in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges.
An aviation security expert has flagged serious deficiencies in both airport security protocols and aviation safety management at KLIA, stemming from a Malaysia Airlines pilot's drug smuggling arrest in Indonesia.
Indonesia's Customs authorities have intensified security protocols at Jakarta's main airport following the arrest of a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot accused of attempting to smuggle 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy into the country on July 29.
Customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested two women—one Thai, one Filipino—after discovering more than 32kg of cannabis flowers hidden in their luggage on Thursday. Both face multiple charges under Thai narcotics and customs legislation.
Thailand has implemented enhanced aviation security protocols following the arrest of a 26-year-old flight attendant in Melbourne on drug smuggling charges. The government has directed authorities to strengthen crew screening and inter-agency coordination.
Indonesian authorities have dismantled a transnational drug smuggling network, seizing 8.6 litres of etomidate valued at RM22.7 million and arresting four foreign nationals at Jakarta's main airport in separate operations.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested seven people—four men and three women aged 20 to 39—following a violent robbery at the airport car park where a man was stabbed and robbed of HK$7 million in gold bars.