Airline crew member arrested after Dutch customs find 18 kg of cocaine at Schiphol

Customs officers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol discovered 18 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the hand luggage of an airline crew member arriving from Mexico. The crew member was arrested after a scan flagged irregularities in three pieces of luggage.

Dutch customs found 18 kilograms of cocaine inside the luggage of an airline crew member at Schiphol. The drugs were discovered during a control of a flight that had arrived from Mexico. The crew member had divided the cocaine over three separate pieces of hand luggage. A scan indicated irregularities in the luggage, prompting further investigation by customs officials. The crew member was arrested by customs. One flight attendant was allowed to admit guilt in exchange for a €425 fine. The incident highlights the importance of thorough customs screening of crew luggage for airline security and regulatory compliance. Arrests of crew members can lead to operational disruptions and staffing challenges for the airline involved.