Five Malaysians held in Jakarta as etomidate bust uncovers secret vape lab
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The Malaysians were arrested after five kilogrammes of suspected etomidate were found hidden in their shoes
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FIVE Malaysians have been arrested in Jakarta after Indonesian authorities allegedly found five kilogrammes of suspected etomidate hidden inside their shoes, leading to the discovery of a clandestine laboratory producing etomidate vape pods.
The suspects were detained by officers from Indonesia's Customs and Excise Directorate at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Friday after arriving from Kuala Lumpur on AirAsia flight QZ201.
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- Sep 29, 2026
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- Sep 29, 2026
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