Two Pilots Down, a System Still Afloat The arrest of a second pilot in Malaysia's ongoing investigation into an international drug trafficking ring raises more questions than answers about the vulnerabilities of the airline industry to illicit activities.
The case is a stark reminder that the problem of smuggling through airlines is not new.
Air travel has long been used as a conduit for contraband, and law enforcement agencies worldwide have struggled to keep pace with these evolving threats. The sophistication of this particular case is striking.