5 caught at Tokyo airport knew they were carrying drugs, says Bukit Aman
Federal CID director Hussein Omar Khan says a couple invited their friends to help smuggle cocaine hidden in shoes.
Bukit Aman CID director Hussein Omar Khan revealed that the Malaysian couple arrested with 5kg of cocaine at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on October 10 were aware they were carrying drugs. The five Malaysians were paid RM8,000 each to act as drug mules for a syndicate. They were instructed to bring shoes filled with drugs into Japan. A tour agent in Kuala Lumpur arranged their flights to Tokyo without knowing about the drugs.
None of the suspects had criminal records, but authorities are still investigating if they had been involved in drug mule activities in other countries. The public is advised to be cautious about such offers and ensure their belongings are not used for drug smuggling, according to Hussein.
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