Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport after ‘flying under influence’

5 Aug 2026 • 5:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport after ‘flying under influence’

  • A pilot was apprehended at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, attempting to smuggle 70,000 ecstasy pills.
  • Customs officials discovered approximately 26kg of drugs hidden in his silver suitcase during a security check.
  • The pilot, who had flown from Kuala Lumpur, stated he was promised a reward of around £9,092 for the smuggling operation.
  • A small bottle of urine was also found, suspected to be intended for falsifying a drug test.
  • Authorities confirmed the pilot tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine following his arrest.

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