What happened
The Australian Federal Police charged a 26-year-old Thai Airways cabin crew member with importing a marketable quantity of a border-controlled drug after arriving on flight TG465 to Melbourne on June 25, 2026. Australian Border Force officers identified anomalies during an X-ray examination of the woman's 12 tote bags. Further examinations revealed white powder concealed within the lining, with presumptive testing returning positive for heroin. The estimated street value is A$500,000. Thai Airways confirmed the employee was on duty and pledged full cooperation with Australian and Thai authorities. The incident highlights that crew baggage is subject to rigorous screening, including X-ray and K9 units, despite being cleared for explosives at departure
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- One Mile at a Time: Yikes: Australia Busts Thai Airways Flight Attendant With One Kilogram Of Heroin A Thai Airways flight attendant has been busted trying to import one kilogram of heroin into Australia