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Malaysia will deploy Royal Malaysia Police personnel to airports' Aviation Security unit following a Malaysian pilot's arrest in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges, as part of immediate security strengthening measures.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Malaysian at Juanda International Airport in East Java for attempting to smuggle drugs concealed under clothing. The case marks the second Malaysian detained in days for narcotics trafficking.
Police have concluded a major drug enforcement sweep at KLIA, detaining 13 suspected drug mules and confiscating narcotics valued at RM21.26 million, marking a significant victory in combating international trafficking networks.
The baggage screening system that cleared a Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested with 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia was operated by AVSEC, not the MCBA, a senior official has clarified.
Indonesian Customs has enhanced baggage screening measures for all flight crew at Soekarno-Hatta Airport after a Malaysian pilot's arrest on drug smuggling charges involving ecstasy valued at RM13.51 million.
Airport authorities in Sepang apprehended an Indonesian national at KLIA Terminal 1 following an altercation involving verbal abuse and threats directed at airline and airport staff members.
Incheon Airport is installing additional barriers and intensifying security measures following repeated incidents where suspected Chinese bulk traders, known as daigou, rushed past queues and injured staff members.
A South Korean police officer from Gyeonggi province faces investigation after airport security discovered live ammunition in his possession at Jeju Airport. The officer was attempting to board a flight to Gimpo with two bullets for a standard-issue pistol.