How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers

Daily Maverick | 03.07.2026 18:51
The 30-year-old, who flies for a regional budget carrier, ignored the message and forgot about it — until Tuesday, when a Thai Airways THAI.BK flight attendant was charged with importing more than one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of heroin into Australia hidden in several tote bags.