Crime & Safety news in Penang International Airport
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31 undocumented Indonesians deported via Penang airport
A total of 31 undocumented Indonesian immigrants were sent back to their home country through the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) yesterday. They had been detained at the Belantik Immigration Depot in Kedah and had completed their sentences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 before the repatriation process.
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Six Malaysians arrested over drug ring linked to Jakarta co-pilot case
Police arrested six Malaysian men between Aug 20 and 28 for their suspected roles in an international drug syndicate. The arrests followed information from a Malaysian co-pilot detained in Jakarta in July. Two suspects were arrested at Kuah jetty, Langkawi, and two at Penang International Airport upon their return to Malaysia.
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Six arrested in Malaysia over drug syndicate tied to co-pilot's Jakarta arrest
Police arrested six local men between Aug 20 and 28 for suspected involvement in an international drug trafficking syndicate linked to a Malaysian co-pilot arrested in Jakarta. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam but were arrested upon their return at Kuah jetty, Langkawi, and Penang International Airport. All six are detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.
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31 Indonesian migrants repatriated via Penang airport after serving sentences
The Kedah Immigration Department repatriated 31 undocumented Indonesian migrants through Penang International Airport under the Rentan Programme. The group, which had completed sentences for immigration offences, was sent back to Indonesia with sponsorship from the Indonesian consulate in Penang.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.
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Newborn found alive in trash bin at Penang airport toilet; two arrested
A newborn baby boy was found alive in a trash bin in a toilet at Penang International Airport. Police arrested a 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the abandonment.
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Two detained after baby found in sanitary bin in airport toilet
A newborn baby boy was found in a sanitary bin in an OKU toilet at Penang International Airport after a cleaner heard his cries. Police arrested a 23-year-old local woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the case, which is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.
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Baby found in sanitary bin at LTAPP: Myanmar man, local woman detained
A baby boy was found abandoned in a sanitary bin in the disabled toilet at Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas. Police arrested a local woman and a Myanmar man in connection with the discovery. The baby was taken to Penang Hospital for treatment.
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2 nabbed after baby found in bin at Penang airport toilet
A newborn baby boy was found alive in a sanitary bin at Penang International Airport and was taken to Penang Hospital. Police arrested a 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the child abandonment.
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Newborn baby thrown in trash bin with umbilical cord at Penang airport restroom
A newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached was found alive in a trash bin in a restroom at Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas. A cleaning worker discovered the baby on September 1, and a video of the incident has gone viral, sparking outrage online. Police have not yet issued an official statement.
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Baby found in sanitary bin at Penang airport
A newborn baby, still with its umbilical cord attached, was found alive in a sanitary bin in the toilet of Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas. Police have detained a man and a woman believed to be connected to the discovery, which is believed to have occurred on August 31.