A Jetstar pilot has been allegedly stood down after Australian Federal Police were alerted to his luggage at Melbourne Airport.
The pilot was travelling from Bali back to Melbourne Airport on May 23 when the substance was detected, according to Nine News.Australian Federal Police officers were alerted to the matter when border authorities made the shocking discovery during a routine screening.
Jetstar has reportedly stood down one of its pilots after traces of illicit drugs were allegedly found on his luggage. Picture: Supplied“The AFP investigated a report in Melbourne in May in relation to alleged drug possession at the airport,” an AFP spokesperson said in a statement.Passengers and crew were searched after traces of the drug was allegedly found on the pilot at Melbourne Airport.
Jetstar is conducting an internal investigation into the matter and has stood down the pilot pending inquiries. The airline refused to comment due to privacy concerns and instead stated they have a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol or drug use. “We have zero-tolerance towards pilots operating under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and always undertake testing in accordance with aviation regulations,” a Jetstar spokesperson said in a statement.
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