Australian Federal Police charged a 26-year-old Thai Airways employee with importing over 1 kilogram of heroin after border officers discovered the drugs concealed within tote bags at Melbourne Airport on June 25. The seized narcotics carry an estimated street value of 500,000 Australian dollars. The suspect faces two counts of importing and possessing a marketable quantity of a border-controlled drug, with each charge carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. Thai Airways confirms it maintains strict conduct rules and stands ready to cooperate fully with authorities as the woman remains in custody ahead of a September 14 court appearance.
-Reuters
