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Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Indonesia for smuggling ecstasy, accused of flying under the influence

Customs officers in Indonesia say they found large quantities of ecstasy pills on a Malaysia Airlines pilot who later tested positive for drugs and could face the death penalty.

Published Aug 5, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Malaysia Airlines pilot could face the death penalty in Indonesia after customs officers caught him smuggling large quantities of ecstasy pills and later tested him positive for drugs.