Five Malaysians held in Tokyo over RM3.1m cocaine haul hidden in shoes

Five Malaysians, including a woman, have been arrested in Tokyo, Japan, for allegedly smuggling 5kg of cocaine worth RM3.1 million into the country. The suspects were detained at Haneda Airport after Japanese customs officers discovered the drugs concealed beneath shoe insoles during a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, according to multiple reports.

The operation was conducted following suspicions raised by one traveller wearing shoes with unusually thick soles, leading to an inspection of the other suspects' luggage. Each suspect was found to be carrying approximately 1kg of cocaine, with the drugs hidden beneath the insoles of their shoes. The suspects reportedly used the Telegram messaging application to arrange the transportation, with one individual claiming he was paid RM8,000 per person for the task.

Tokyo Metropolitan Police are currently investigating whether the group was recruited by a Malaysia-based criminal syndicate to carry out international drug smuggling.

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