Serdang Police capture suspected drug dealers, uncover nail bomb
Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Muhamad Farid Ahmad, in a statement on Wednesday (June 11), said at 3.30am, a random security check of a suspect's car on Jalan Putra Permai led to a 25km car chase.
The car subsequently crashed into a road divider at a turn on Jalan Suakasih, causing it to overturn.
"All three suspects, aged 40 to 51, suffered injuries and were brought to the Serdang Hospital for treatment.
Checks showed that two of the suspects had 43 prior criminal and narcotic offences. One of them was also listed as wanted under the Dangerous Drug Act 1952," he said.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of various types of drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine.
Also found was an object the police described as an improvised explosive device containing shrapnel.
ACP Farid stated that the object contained components made of metal and screws. It also had wires and a motorcycle battery attached to it.
He added that all suspects have been handed over to the Kajang police for further action.
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