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Thai national carrier joins probe into heroin smuggling case

A Thai air hostes swas arrested after a kilogramme of heroin was found hidden in her luggage after she arrived at Melbourne airport on June 25. She was carrying 12 tote bags, and the heroine was in the lining. The amount has a street value of about 500,000 AUD (345,000 USD).

Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Airways International said on June 29 that it pledges full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.

The 26-year-old woman was arrested after a kilogramme of heroin was found hidden in her luggage after she arrived at Melbourne airport on June 25. She was carrying 12 tote bags, and the heroine was in the lining. The amount has a street value of about 500,000 AUD (345,000 USD).

She was charged with importing and possessing the drug, which carries a maximum imprisonment sentence of 25 years, the police said, adding that she will appear in a Melbourne court on September 14.

The airline said it will take decisive action in the event of misconduct, adding that it has been coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure access to basic legal rights for the employee./.

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