Air steward arrested over heroin concealed in tote bags

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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.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Heroin arrest prompts Thai airport screening overhaul · Jul 3, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Heroin found in two bags linked to Thai crew member · Jul 1, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Thai Airways employee charged with heroin import in Australia · Jun 29, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Thai airline employee arrested over alleged heroin import · Jun 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET

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