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Malaysia arrests 6 over drug supply to pilot caught with Ecstasy

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Malaysian authorities have arrested six individuals suspected of supplying drugs to a co-pilot apprehended in Jakarta with MDMA. The arrests were made during an operation last month, following intelligence gathered from the co-pilot. The suspects, aged 23 to 50, allegedly operated as part of a drug distribution syndicate, acting as both suppliers and couriers. They are currently detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985, which allows for an initial 60-day detention for investigative purposes. AI

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Malaysia arrests 6 over drug supply to pilot caught with Ecstasy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Malaysia arrests 6 over drugs supplied to pilot caught with Ecstasy pills in Jakarta

    Six Malaysian men have been detained in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a 39-year-old Malaysia Airlines pilot detained at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia. The six were arrested following information obtained during questioning of the pilot by a t…

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