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Indonesian authorities have apprehended a 22-year-old Malaysian at Juanda International Airport in East Java for allegedly smuggling nearly one kilogramme of methamphetamine and 1,089 ecstasy pills hidden beneath a corset. The drugs were valued at approximately Rp2.9 billion.
Malaysia Corruption Watch has urged authorities investigating a pilot's drug arrest in Indonesia to prioritise examining security weaknesses at KLIA rather than determining which agency bears responsibility for the breach.
Malaysia's border agency has launched an investigation into allegations that a KLIA2 immigration officer accepted a RM100 payment through a personal QR code. Disciplinary and legal measures may follow if misconduct is confirmed.
An aviation expert has flagged serious vulnerabilities in KLIA's security framework and aviation oversight mechanisms following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges.
Malaysia's aviation regulator is probing the circumstances surrounding a Malaysian pilot's arrest in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges, examining security lapses and airline compliance procedures.
An Indian tourist has been sentenced to over two years in jail for stealing a S$200,000 diamond from a Singapore jewellery store using a counterfeit swap. His accomplice remains in custody pending trial.
Thai and Filipino nationals were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officials discovered more than 32kg of cannabis flowers hidden in their luggage during routine inspections of outbound passengers.
Thai customs officers arrested a Russian national at Phuket International Airport after discovering 17.6 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed in two suitcases. The man was attempting to leave Thailand with the contraband.
Malaysia's Road Transport Department is deploying additional personnel across KLIA terminals for round-the-clock enforcement against illegal taxi operators, following ministerial directives to protect the country's international gateway.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who attempted to board an aircraft carrying live ammunition. The officer, based in Gyeonggi province, was discovered with bullets during airport security screening at Jeju Airport.
Thailand has implemented stricter aviation security protocols after a 26-year-old female flight attendant was arrested in Melbourne with one kilogramme of heroin concealed in her luggage. The government has directed authorities to enhance crew screening and inter-agency coordination.
Indonesian police have dismantled a transnational drug smuggling operation, arresting four foreign nationals and confiscating 8.6 litres of etomidate valued at RM22.7 million across three cases at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Hong Kong police have arrested seven suspects within 12 hours of a HK$7 million gold heist at the airport. A man was stabbed during the robbery; some suspects may have fled to mainland China.