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Two aviation security officers questioned in pilot drug smuggling probe
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Two aviation security officers questioned in pilot drug smuggling probe

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian police have questioned two aviation security (AVSEC) personnel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport as part of an investigation into a pilot smuggling drugs to Indonesia.
  • The two individuals questioned are not directly linked to the suspect, and no arrests have been made so far.
  • Authorities are also investigating a potential connection between this case and the arrest of a 22-year-old Malaysian national in Surabaya for alleged drug smuggling.

Malaysian police have recorded statements from two Aviation Security (AVSEC) officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as part of their investigation into a pilot accused of smuggling drugs into Indonesia. The statements were taken two days prior as part of the ongoing investigation process, according to Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.

No arrests have been made in connection with the AVSEC personnel, and Hussein clarified that "both individuals have no direct connection to the suspect." The investigation is focused on gathering information to understand the full scope of the alleged smuggling operation.

Authorities are also exploring a possible link between this case and the detention of another Malaysian citizen, a 22-year-old, at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya. This individual was apprehended on July 29 for allegedly attempting to smuggle approximately 25 kilograms of drugs. The pilot in the KLIA case was reportedly detained at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Both individuals have no direct connection to the suspect.

— Datuk Hussein Omar KhanClarifying the relationship of the questioned AVSEC personnel to the main suspect in the drug smuggling case.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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