Drug offences

Malaysian pilot nabbed in Indonesia believed to have smuggled drugs abroad since 2024

The uniform of a Malaysian pilot and drugs he smuggled at a press conference at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta on July 31.

Man arrested for driving while on drugs after police find him asleep in van in Yishun

Police officers found the man sleeping in the driver’s seat of a van, which bears the livery of van-sharing platform LoadUp Singapore.

Ecuador police seize nearly 370kg of cocaine bearing Erling Haaland’s photos

Images of Erling Haaland were found on a 369kg cocaine shipment seized by Ecuador police.

Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana

Pilots at budget subsidiary Air India Express will also be tested.

Couple arrested after exposing toddler, seven-month-old baby to drugs

Drug-related equipment in the living room and master bedroom of the residential unit.

Police to train teachers to detect gang involvement in schools

Muhammad Farhan Fauzi (left) and Nur Azlinda Zulkifli, two desistors and former drug abusers who have turned their lives around.

Two killed as Colombia steps up air strikes against rebels

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella promised he would restore order after taking office on Aug 7.

Doctor, acquaintance who took drugs in Sentosa hotel get a year’s jail each

Rayson Lee Rui Sheng (left) and Tan Li Ming (right) were each convicted of one count of drug consumption in June.

Eleven French nationals detained in Thailand for drug trafficking, says police source

Relatives say the young French nationals detained may have been duped by traffickers to act as drug mules in exchange for free holidays in Thailand.

Malaysia investigators in Jakarta to interview pilot detained in drug case

The uniform of a Malaysian pilot and the drugs he tried to smuggle into Indonesia are presented during a news conference in Jakarta.

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