Malaysia Airlines pilot busted smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills into Indonesia

A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested for smuggling 55 pounds of ecstasy pills into Indonesia. The incident has prompted a security review at Malaysian airports. The pilot was arrested in Jakarta, where he had flown from Kuala Lumpur. The pilot was charged with drug smuggling and flying under the influence. This has raised questions about security lapses at Malaysian airports. An ex-MAS captain questioned how the pilot could have evaded detection.

The South China Morning Post and Bloomberg.com both cover the security review. The New York Times and ABC News & Headlines both mention the pilot's charges. The pilot is not the only Malaysian recently arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia. A second Malaysian was arrested in less than a week, according to CNA. The pilot's arrest has led to intelligence gathering in Jakarta by Malaysian authorities. The Bukit Aman police will work with Indonesian authorities to investigate the case.

The pilot's method of smuggling the drugs remains unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and details about how the pilot managed to smuggle the drugs past security are not yet specified. The pilot's motive and any potential accomplices have not been disclosed. The impact on Malaysia Airlines and future security measures at Malaysian airports are also unknown.