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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills

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A Malaysian pilot was apprehended at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after arriving from Kuala Lumpur with over 70,000 Ecstasy pills. The pilot tested positive for methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine, indicating he was under the influence during the flight. Authorities discovered the large quantity of Ecstasy pills in his suitcase and additional methamphetamine in his hand luggage. AI

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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight

    A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risked the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said on Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his…

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