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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.
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.
Police in Kelantan have apprehended two Myanmar nationals following a chase in Gua Musang, seizing 6,000 yaba pills estimated at RM60,000. The bust underscores persistent drug trafficking challenges along Malaysia's northern frontier.
A 65-year-old man has been charged in Kangar Magistrate's Court with trafficking 39.9 litres of fentanyl, one of the largest synthetic opioid seizures in the state's recent history.
Tumpat police have arrested a local car repossessor and seized 6,000 yaba pills estimated at RM60,000, marking a significant drug trafficking bust in Kelantan's ongoing fight against narcotics distribution.
Kelantan police have arrested two men and seized 2,000 yaba pills estimated at RM20,000 during a raid at a food court parking area in Pasir Puteh, continuing enforcement efforts against drug trafficking in the state.
An actress known for appearing in a police drama series was detained alongside 13 others during a pre-dawn raid on an illegal entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur, after testing positive for three controlled substances.
Thai narcotics officials are investigating whether a flight attendant arrested in Australia with heroin fell victim to a transnational smuggling ring connected to Golden Triangle syndicates, expanding the probe to multiple agencies.
A nurse assistant in Seoul was arrested after self-administering propofol on her first day at a dermatology clinic, prompting fresh scrutiny of drug security measures across South Korean healthcare facilities.
Authorities in Macau have detained a 24-year-old Malaysian man accused of attempting to smuggle nearly 3kg of heroin valued at RM2 million. He was reportedly recruited by a Malaysian drug network and offered RM3,000 for the operation.
Thai police have arrested a husband-and-wife team in Loei province as investigators expand their inquiry into an international drug trafficking network. The arrests follow the detention of a Thai Airways flight attendant in Melbourne over heroin smuggling allegations.
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Pahang police have arrested a couple believed to be drug couriers operating along the East Coast, following the seizure of narcotics valued at more than RM728,000. The operation represents a significant blow to regional drug trafficking networks.
Hong Kong police have seized a record 361kg of cocaine worth HK$270 million in two separate yacht raids near Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, arresting a woman and detaining suspected syndicate members.