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Indonesian authorities apprehended a Malaysian pilot attempting to bring more than 70,000 ecstasy pills weighing 25kg across the border, marking a significant drugs trafficking incident in the region.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 113 kilograms of methamphetamine worth RM6.1 million in waters off Penang, Malaysian authorities announced.
Indonesian customs intercepted a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport on July 29 after discovering approximately 25kg of ecstasy and crystal meth in his luggage. Authorities believe he may be part of an international drug trafficking syndicate with previous smuggling attempts.
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.