Laos Police Find 521kg Of Meth On Private Jet Flying From Malaysia
Thirteen individuals were arrested, including the pilot and co-pilot.
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Lao police have seized 521kg of crystal methamphetamine from a private jet that reportedly arrived from Malaysia
According to Bernama, the operation was conducted following a tip-off received by provincial police on 21 September.
Police learned that a group was allegedly planning to smuggle narcotics across borders by air.
The private flight was later rescheduled to 1 October, with the aircraft expected to arrive at Luang Prabang International Airport in Laos from Malaysia at 1.30pm.
Provincial public security authorities then instructed specialised units to monitor the situation.
Police intercepted the group last Thursday after officers spotted 23 suitcases being suspiciously moved between a vehicle and an aircraft
When police officers inspected the suitcases, they discovered 500 packs of the crystal methamphetamine with a combined weight of 521kg, reported Vientiane Times.
The seized aircraft was identified as a Learjet. Authorities also confiscated a white Nissan pickup truck and other items connected to the case.
Thirteen individuals were arrested, including a pilot, co-pilot, foreign tourists, three company employees, and seven Luang Prabang International Airport employees.
Three of those arrested were women, reported Bernama.
