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Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has urged Malaysian authorities to conduct a thorough review of security screening at KLIA after a 39-year-old pilot was arrested in Jakarta for allegedly attempting to smuggle 25 kilogrammes of drugs.
Malaysian police have named an airport employee in his 30s as a person of interest in their inquiry into how a Malaysia Airlines pilot reportedly transported drugs through Kuala Lumpur International Airport security screening.
Aviation Security, not the Malaysia Border Control agency, screened baggage for the Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested with 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia, authorities clarify.
Indonesia's customs authorities have enhanced baggage screening procedures for all airline crew members at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the arrest of a Malaysian pilot accused of attempting to smuggle ecstasy into the country.
An Indonesian national was arrested at KLIA Terminal 1 after verbally abusing and threatening airline staff over a flight delay, highlighting growing tensions in airport customer service.
Incheon Airport is strengthening security measures following multiple incidents where Chinese bulk traders, known as daigou, bypass queues and injure staff while competing for seats on flights to China.
Sarawak Customs officers have arrested two men following discovery of RM1.32 million worth of narcotics at Kuching International Airport. The interception marks a significant win against regional drug trafficking networks.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has opened an internal investigation into allegations that passengers were coerced into making RM100 payments via personal QR codes to an officer at KLIA 2, raising concerns about integrity at the nation's airports.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested two women—one Thai, one Filipino—after discovering more than 32kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage on the same day.
Malaysia's Road Transport Department is deploying additional officers and implementing round-the-clock patrols at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to eliminate illegal taxi tout activities that tarnish the country's travel reputation.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who tried to board a domestic flight carrying live ammunition without a firearm. The officer, attached to Gyeonggi province police, allegedly received the bullets from a recently retired colleague.
German customs officers arrested a 22-year-old traveller at Berlin Airport in early June after discovering 16 kilograms of ketamine hidden in his luggage. The seizure, announced Friday, suggests potential organised crime involvement.
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Thailand has implemented tighter aviation security protocols following the arrest of a 26-year-old female crew member in Melbourne for allegedly smuggling heroin. The government directs multiple agencies to enhance screening and intelligence sharing.