A 30-year-old Indonesian crew member was arrested after attempting to smuggle a concealed item. He was found to have an elephant ivory tusk hidden in his baggage. The discovery was made during a baggage check, which was conducted after anomalies were detected in scans. The crew member had initially claimed he had nothing to declare. He was arrested and referred for further investigation. The incident occurred while the crew member was in transit, and an announcement about the case was made on September 10, 2026.
Further details about the incident are available from the authorities. The case highlights efforts to prevent smuggling.
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