A 22-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested for allegedly smuggling around 570 grams of ketamine concealed in platform sandals through Fukuoka Airport, making it the third-largest ketamine seizure there to date. The suspect, who identified herself as a restaurant worker, flew from Malaysia via Hong Kong. Customs officials discovered the drugs during luggage inspection. The woman denies the charges, claiming she was unaware drugs were in her suitcase. Source: Japan Customs / KBC
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