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.