World · 31 July 2026

Malaysia Airlines pilot to get death penalty for drug smuggling

A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta on Wednesday for allegedly smuggling over 70,000 ecstasy tablets and four grams of meth. M.S., a 39-year-old pilot, had recently arrived on a flight from Kuala Lumpur and was found to have meth, MDMA, and cocaine in his system.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 July 2026 at 14:16

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