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A Malaysian Airlines pilot arrested in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges operated independently when bypassing KLIA security protocols, with no collusion from airport personnel, police investigations have revealed.
Malaysian federal police have initiated an investigation into the arrest of a second national in Indonesia on drug-related charges, days after a Malaysia Airlines pilot faced similar allegations in Jakarta.
Former deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Ayob Khan has described the Gang Nicky investigation as one of the Royal Malaysian Police's most significant cases, reflecting on the complexity and scale of the probe.
Bukit Aman will partner with Indonesian police in investigating a Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia on allegations of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Former Deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Ayob Khan has characterised the investigation into the 'Gang Nicky' criminal network as among the most substantial cases handled by Bukit Aman, Malaysia's police headquarters.