Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in Indonesia

🌐 The Japan Times (ID) —

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A Malaysian pilot has been detained in Indonesia for smuggling over 70,000 ecstasy pills along with methamphetamine. Authorities report the pilot was drugged at the time of arrest, risking capital punishment under Indonesian law.

Customs officials found 14 bags of ecstasy — more than 70,000 pills — in the pilot's suitcase and 4 grams of meth, thought to be for personal use, in his hand luggage.

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