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Coverage dated July 31, 2026

Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Friday they have arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling of more…

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Indonesia: Pilot faces death penalty after drugs found in suitcase (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    A Malaysian Airlines pilot tested positive for cocaine and meth after flying a passenger jet into Jakarta, with Indonesian authorities finding over 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Friday they have arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling of more…

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