Banda Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA News) - Officers of the Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM) International Airport in Aceh province have reportedly foiled an attempt to smuggle 2 kilograms of crystal meth.

The crystal meth was seized from a 31-year old passenger of Lion Air flight, identified by his initials as DI, a source said on Saturday.

DI was arrested while he was passing through the X-ray scanner on Saturday at 04.30 a.m. He was a passenger of Jakarta-bound Lion Air plane.

DI, who is a resident of Gampong Keude Bungkaih, Muara Batu sub-district, North Aceh district, is a university student.

Spokesman for the Aceh Provincial Police Senior Commissioner Goenawan confirmed the arrest.

"I cannot give further information as the case is still being investigated," he stated.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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