Kuching cops arrest local man, seize RM23,000 worth of cannabis in early-morning raid
KUCHING (July 3): A 24-year-old local man was arrested early this morning for suspected drug trafficking during a raid at a commercial centre at Jalan Green here.
Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation was carried out by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) at around 1.10am.
He added that the raid led to the seizure of 7,450g suspected to be cannabis, estimated to be worth RM23,095 on the market.
'The suspect has no prior criminal record, and an initial urine test returned negative for drug use,' he said.
Alexson said the suspect has been remanded for five days until July 7, to facilitate investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, which provides for a death sentence or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of whipping if not sentenced to death.
He also called on the public to continue sharing information on drug trafficking and abuse in their communities to facilitate prompt enforcement action.
'Community cooperation is vital in our collective effort to curb and combat drug-related crimes,' he said. Alexson Naga Chabu Jalan Green lead man suspected drug trafficking
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