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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight
HK🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight

A Malaysian pilot was arrested in Indonesia after testing positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine following a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. The pilot, identified by his initials MSO, was detained at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after customs officials discovered over 70,000 Ecstasy pills in his suitcase and four grams of methamphetamine in his hand luggage. Officials stated the pilot was under the influence during the flight, raising concerns about aviation safety. The airline involved was determined through the flight number to be Malaysia Airlines, though the pilot's specific employer was not disclosed.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight

A Malaysian pilot was arrested in Indonesia after testing positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine following a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. The pilot, identified by his initials MSO, was detained at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after customs officials discovered over 70,000 Ecstasy pills in his suitcase and four grams of methamphetamine in his hand luggage. Officials stated the pilot was under the influence during the flight, raising concerns about aviation safety. The airline involved was determined through the flight number to be Malaysia Airlines, though the pilot's specific employer was not disclosed.

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