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Thai Airways flight attendant Meena Kondo, 26, was arrested at Melbourne Airport on June 25 after customs officers detected anomalies in her luggage during an X-ray screening. Police found over a kilogram of heroin worth approximately $500,000 stitched inside the lining of 12 tote bags. Charged with importing and possessing illicit drugs, Kondo faces up to 25 years in jail if convicted. The AFP emphasized its commitment to combating drug trafficking by individuals exploiting positions of trust.
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In June, Thai Airways flight attendant Meena Kondo, 26, was charged with importing heroin into Melbourne Airport. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) estimated the seized drugs to have a street value of $500,000 and were found stitched inside the lining of 12 tote bags. If convicted, she could face up to 25 years in jail for importing and possessing illicit drugs. Kondo was arrested after border officers detected anomalies during an X-ray check of her luggage right after completing an international flight. The case is ongoing with both prosecutors and defense lawyers seeking further time for resolution discussions.
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A flight attendant accused of importing heroin worth about $500,000 into Melbourne Airport could face up to 25 years in jail if she is found guilty.
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Thai Airways flight attendant Meena Kondo, 26, was charged in June after Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers allegedly found heroin in her luggage.
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officers → charge → luggage
The AFP estimated the amount to have a 'street value' of $500,000.
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amount → estimate → 500,000
Ms Kondo was arrested at Melbourne Airport on June 25 after border officers allegedly detected 'anomalies' when her luggage was X-rayed.
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She had just finished work aboard an international flight.
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Police allegedly found more than a kilogram of heroin stitched inside the lining of 12 tote bags, including one that had an elephant and 'Thailand' stitched onto it.
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She was charged with importing a marketable quantity of illicit drugs and possessing a marketable quantity of illicit drugs.
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Both offences carry a maximum penalty of 25 years' imprisonment if convicted.
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Ms Kondo appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday, where prosecutors and defence lawyers asked the magistrate for an adjournment.
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The court was told the parties had 'commenced resolution discussions' and were seeking 'time to enable that to take place', according to NewsWire.
Thai Airways flight attendant Meena Kondo, 26, was charged in June after heroin was allegedly found in her luggage
She is accused of smuggling more than a kilogram of heroin into Melbourne Airport inside the lining of 12 tote bags
The heroin was estimated to have a street value of $500,000
Ms Kondo was remanded into custody and ordered to return to court on October 12.
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At the time of her arrest, AFP Acting Commander Simone Butcher said the force would continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone who exploited their position of trust to facilitate criminal activity.
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'The AFP remains unwavering in its efforts to target individuals who use their employment or community standing to support drug trafficking,' she said.
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'We work closely with our partner agencies to protect the community from the scourge of illicit drugs.'
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The Daily Mail has contacted Thai Airways for comment.
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Do you know more?
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