Five suspects in pil kuda trafficking case remanded until July 11
Police recently dismantled the syndicate, seizing pil kuda worth RM5.04 million in six raids across Pasir Mas and Tumpat. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director Datuk Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali stated that the drugs were likely intended for distribution in Kelantan, the Klang Valley, and Johor Bahru, with students and youths as primary targets.
The syndicate reportedly used a cow shed as a storage facility before distributing the drugs locally.
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