Bangladesh, April 11 -- A major transnational drug trafficking case is set to unfold in Australia, as China-born businesswoman Mei Lin prepares to stand trial over allegations that she orchestrated a bold airborne smuggling operation from the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea into northern Australia. The case, described by investigators as a “black flight” operation, has drawn international attention because of its scale, logistical sophistication, and the high-level political connections allegedly surrounding the accused.

Lin, 43, was formally committed to stand trial on March 20 after a four-day committal hearing at the Brisbane Magistrates Court. She is now expected to face proceedings in the Queensland Supreme Court, w...