<p /><p /><p /><p /><p>KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian couple arrested in Mauritius with about 65kg of suspected cannabis were allegedly recruited to smuggle the drugs for RM1,000 per suitcase, police said.
Key takeaways
Police in Mauritius arrested a Malaysian couple carrying 65kg of suspected cannabis, stating they were paid RM1,000 per suitcase to smuggle the drugs. The pair, aged 22 and 18, were recruited via social media and had their travel arrangements fully funded by their recruiter.
- A Malaysian couple aged 22 and 18 were arrested in Mauritius with about 65kg of suspected cannabis.
- They were recruited via RedNote and Telegram to transport four suitcases for RM1,000 each.
- Their flight tickets and hotel accommodation were paid for by the person coordinating the delivery.
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KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian couple arrested in Mauritius with about 65kg of suspected cannabis were allegedly recruited to smuggle the drugs for RM1,000 per suitcase, police said.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the couple, aged 22 and 18, from Penang, were recruited after connecting with an individual through the RedNote application.
"Further investigations found that the suspects were contacted by an individual via Telegram after making acquaintance through RedNote.
"The person offered them RM1,000 for each suitcase brought to Mauritius," he said when contacted today.
