{
  "id": 18422351,
  "title": "Seven arrested as eternal syndicate behind pilot drug smuggling, no KLIA insiders involved",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/seven-arrested-as-eternal-syndicate-behind-pilot-drug-smuggling-no-18422351",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:00:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/06/seven-arrested-as-eternal-syndicate-behind-pilot-drug-smuggling-no-klia-insiders-involved/242147"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven Malaysian citizens were arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in connection with an alleged drug smuggling syndicate, according to a parliamentary reply issued on November 6. The pilot, who was arrested in Jakarta on July 29, 2026, was found to be part of the network. The PDRM obtained additional information from Indonesian authorities between August 11 and 15, which helped identify the syndicate's members responsible for supplying, sending, and managing the finances. Between August 20 and September 6, the police dismantled the syndicate and arrested the seven suspects. However, investigations revealed no evidence of involvement from any insiders at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The investigation included checks on aviation security procedures, and it was found that KLIA's protocols were followed correctly. The government stated that the operation was orchestrated by an external syndicate with no indications of collaboration from airport officers or ground crew.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Police are investigating whether there was internal involvement at KLIA after a Malaysian pi...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}