Man arrested in Bau for alleged drug possession
BAU (June 24): Police have arrested a 27-year-old local man after he was found to be in possession of drugs at Jalan Kampung Sibuluh here at around 10am yesterday.
Bau district police chief DSP Daram Ruer said the arrest was made during an 'Ops Tapis' operation conducted by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Bau District Police Headquarters (IPD Bau).
'A check uncovered three transparent plastic packets containing white crystalline substances believed to be methamphetamine (syabu), with a gross weight of 5.64g.
'He was also found in possession Erimin 5-type drugs, weighing approximately 0.54g,' he said in a press statement yesterday.
Daram added that the total amount of drugs seized is estimated to be worth RM600.
'An initial urine test returned positive for drugs,' he said.
Daram said the suspect is being investigated under Section 39A(1), Section 15(1)(a) and Section 12(2) of the of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
'Police will apply for a remand order against the suspect to facilitate further investigation.' daram ruer drug possession Jalan Kampung Sibuluh lead
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Express
3 hours ago
- Daily Express
RM1.2 million drug bust in Kota Kinabalu, man arrested
Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 By: Nora Ahmad Text Size: Jauteh showing some of the drugs seized. Kota Kinabalu: A 23-year-old local, believed to be part of a drug syndicate, was arrested following three separate police raids around the city, resulting in the seizure of more than 20kg of various narcotics worth RM960,000. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the operation, conducted by the Kota Kinabalu Narcotics Crime Investigation Division on July 4, began with a raid on a condominium. Officers found 790.56gm of suspected methamphetamine (syabu), along with a money-counting machine, a digital scale and drug packaging tools. The following day, a second raid on another rented condominium uncovered 14.14gm of suspected ketamine. Acting on information from the suspect, police then inspected an abandoned vehicle in a parking lot, which led to the discovery of a suitcase containing 12.7kg of syabu, 6.9kg of ketamine and 25 packets ecstasy juice and 10 ecstasy pills. Jauteh said the drugs were likely intended for both local consumption, especially at entertainment venues, and distribution to neighbouring countries. He added that the suspect is believed to have been actively involved in drug trafficking for the past year. Assets worth RM240,000 suspected to be linked to drug activities were also seized, bringing the total value of the seizures to RM1.2 million. The suspect remains in custody and is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. On the narcotic trafficking trends, Jauteh said drugs are typically smuggled into Sabah via sea cargo for large quantities and air transport for smaller consignments. 'This is based on patterns observed over the past five years,' he said, calling for stronger collaboration between enforcement agencies and the public to curb drug threats, especially those involving cross-border smuggling. 'We need comprehensive cooperation from all stakeholders responsible for the movement of goods in and out of Sabah. 'Once drugs enter Sabah, the police can act, but prevention must start before entry,' he said. Jauteh encouraged community involvement in combating drug abuse, saying residents should report any suspicious activities if they are unable to intervene directly. 'Everyone has a role, whether offering guidance or reporting to the authorities. We need united efforts at the grassroots level,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
19 hours ago
- Daily Express
Lahad Datu narcotics sweep nets four suspects
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Some of the detainees. LAHAD DATU: Four men were detained in separate operations around the town area for alleged drug possession and abuse, said district acting police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau. The first suspect, aged 45, was arrested near Jalan Pantai around 10.40am with 0.14 grams of suspected syabu and later tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. At about 3.45pm, two men aged 32 and 34 were found acting suspiciously in Kampung Puyut, with one in possession of 0.28 grams of suspected syabu and two aluminium foils, while one tested positive for drug use. Later, at 4.30pm, a 40-year-old man was arrested near Jalan Kastam Baru with a cigarette box containing 27 packets of substances believed to be syabu weighing 5.51 grams. All four suspects are being investigated under various sections of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, with one individual having previous drug-related records. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
19 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Samarahan online seller jailed total 36 years for drug trafficking, possession
Dayang Nurhanisah is escorted after proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (July 11): The High Court here today sentenced an online seller to a total of 36 years in prison for trafficking 3.6675kg of cannabis, as well as for possession of cannabis and ketamine four years ago. Judge Leonard David Shim handed down the sentence against Dayang Nurhanisah Awang Khalid, 39, after finding the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. For the first charge, she was convicted under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, punishable under Section 39B(2) of the same Act, for trafficking 3.6675kg of cannabis at a shophouse in the Samarahan Land District, Desa Ilmu, around 6pm on July 9, 2021. The Section carries the death penalty or life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 strokes of the cane upon conviction. For the second charge, she was found guilty of an offence under Section 6 of the DDA 1952 for possession of 18 grammes of cannabis at a house in Taman Desa Ilmu, Kota Samarahan, at 4.50pm on the same day. The Section stipulates a maximum fine of RM20,000, or up to five years in jail, or both, upon conviction. For the third charge, she was convicted under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 12(3) of the same Act, for possession of 0.57 grammes of ketamine at the same location and time. The Section provides for a fine not exceeding RM100,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both, upon conviction. Shim ordered for the prison sentences to run concurrently from the date of her arrest on July 9, 2021. A total of 10 prosecution witnesses were called to testify in the case, while two witnesses, Dayang Nurhanisah and her daughter, were called for the defence. Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Fillany Siji prosecuted the case, while Dayang Nurhanisah was represented by counsel Roland Thomas.
