Malaysian embassy seeks consular access to pilot detained in Indonesia
A Malaysian pilot has been detained at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 25kg of ecstasy. The Malaysian embassy is currently seeking consular access to the suspect while Indonesian authorities continue their investigation into an international drug trafficking network.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing international efforts to combat drug trafficking in Southeast Asia and involves diplomatic coordination between Malaysia and Indonesia.
JAKARTA: The Malaysian embassy in Jakarta is seeking consular access to a Malaysian pilot detained in Indonesia on alleged drug trafficking offences following his arrest at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport earlier this week.
The embassy said it had received official notification from Indonesia's Directorate of Drug Crimes under the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) regarding the detention of the Malaysian national at Terminal 3 of the airport.
"The Embassy respects Indonesia's legal process and is engaging with the Indonesian authorities to obtain consular access to the Malaysian citizen concerned," the embassy said in a statement on Friday (July 31).
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