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Indonesia's Navy has stopped what authorities believe was a major smuggling operation involving 75.7 tonnes of illegally extracted tin sand bound for Malaysia. The contraband, valued at approximately Rp76.04 billion, was discovered through coordinated raids across multiple locations in the Bangka Belitung Islands.
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Indonesian authorities have detained a Malaysian airline pilot in Jakarta on suspicion of orchestrating a large-scale drug smuggling network worth RM45 million since January 2024, exploiting his access to air transport routes.
Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has intercepted more than 300 drug cases in seven months, averaging at least two daily. Recent detentions include a Malaysian pilot and other nationals, highlighting the airport's role as a trafficking hotspot.
Authorities at an Indonesian airport have detained a Malaysian airline pilot accused of attempting to transport a significant drug consignment, including more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets and additional controlled substances.
Indonesian customs authorities have intensified baggage screening procedures for all flight crew at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the arrest of a Malaysian pilot accused of attempting to smuggle ecstasy into the country.
Malaysia's Federal Police headquarters Bukit Aman has announced it will collaborate with Indonesian law enforcement in investigating a Malaysian pilot detained in Indonesia on suspicion of attempting to smuggle narcotics across international borders.