Thai airline employee arrested in Australia on suspicion of importing heroin
Police said the heroin had a street value of about $345,000 and was hidden in the linings of 12 tote bags.
- On Thursday, Australian Federal Police arrested a 26-year-old Thai Airways employee at Melbourne Airport for allegedly importing more than 1 kilogram of heroin into Australia.
- Baggage screening using an X-ray revealed white powder concealed in the linings of 12 tote bags, which initial tests confirmed as heroin valued at about $345,000.
- Prosecutors charged the woman with importing and possessing the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment; she will appear in a Melbourne court in September.
- Thai Airways confirmed the detention and stated it is cooperating with authorities, adding that employees are strictly prohibited from possessing narcotics or illegal substances.
- Acting Commander Simone Butcher said the AFP remains unwavering in targeting individuals who use their employment to support drug trafficking operations.
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