Event Brief
Air steward arrested over heroin concealed in tote bags
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Summary: Australian Federal Police arrested a Thai airline employee after X-rays found heroin in tote bag linings.
WHO: Australian Federal Police
WHAT: Arrested and charged a Thai airline employee over alleged heroin import concealed in tote bag linings
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 5:39 AM ET
WHERE: Melbourne Airport, Australia
WHY: She was arrested after baggage screening and X-ray tests found white powder concealed in the linings of her tote bags that tested positive for heroin.
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