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The Star
26-06-2025
- The Star
Suspected drug syndicate leader released on bail
SIBU: A 52-year-old man, believed to be the mastermind behind the state's largest drug trafficking syndicate, has been released on police bail following the expiry of his remand period. The decision was made on Thursday (June 26) by Senior Assistant Court Registrar Jessica Lee Suk Kiun, acting as Magistrate, after Investigating Officer Inspector Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari submitted an application. The suspect, who was not represented, had previously been remanded for seven days from June 20. Earlier, his 44-year-old wife was also released on police bail on June 24 after the expiry of a four-day extended remand. The couple were arrested following a series of raids carried out by the Sibu District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (JSJN) on June 12 and 13. Drugs and assets seized from them totalled RM8.5mil, marking the biggest haul in the state's history. The raids were conducted at a shop located at the Pedada Commercial Centre and two terraced houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. As a result of the operation, police managed to seize various types of drugs with an estimated street value of RM532,934.40. The haul included 7,086.7 grams of syabu, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills. Also confiscated during the operation were RM5.16mil in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, two luxury Rolex watches, and three vehicles. Preliminary investigations suggest that the couple are believed to be the principal figures behind a drug trafficking syndicate that has been actively operating in the Sibu area since 2015.
The Star
24-06-2025
- The Star
Court orders release of woman linked to Sibu drug syndicate
SIBU: The Magistrates' Court has ordered the release of a 44-year-old woman previously detained with her husband on suspicion of masterminding a drug trafficking syndicate in Sibu since 2015. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern granted the release order on Tuesday (June 24) following an application by investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari. The woman, represented by solicitor Darren Ling, had been held on remand for four days since June 20. Her 52-year-old husband remains in custody under a seven-day remand and will appear in court again on Thursday (June 26) for further investigation. The couple were apprehended during a major operation by the Sibu Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department on June 12 and 13 at locations around Jalan Pedada Commercial Centre and Lorong Permai Jaya. The raids led to the confiscation of drugs valued at RM532,934.40, including 7,086.7gms of syabu, 2,078.9gms of ketamine, and 2,022.6gms of Erimin 5 pills. Authorities also seized RM5.15mil in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, two Rolex watches, and three luxury vehicles, bringing the total estimated value of the seizure to RM8.53mil. Investigations suggest the syndicate has been active in drug trafficking across the Sibu area for nearly a decade, with the couple identified as key figures in the operation.
The Star
17-06-2025
- The Star
Major Sarawak-based drug syndicate busted
Major haul: Comm Mancha speaking during the press conference about the duo who were arrested and the seizure of cash, drugs and other items. — Bernama SIBU: Police have crippled a major drug trafficking syndicate that had been operating here for nearly a decade, arresting two people in a series of raids. They also made the largest drug and asset seizure in the state, totalling RM8.5mil, during the raids on June 12 and 13 at three locations, following intelligence gathered on the syndicate's activities. Sarawak police chief Comm Datuk Mancha Ata said the locations were a shoplot in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, believed to be the syndicate's masterminds, were arrested,' he told a press conference here yesterday. He said police also seized drugs worth about RM532,934.40. It included 7,086.7g of syabu, 2,078.9g of ketamine and 2,022.6g of Erimin 5 pills. 'The total amount of drugs seized is enough to feed the habit of 49,702 drug addicts,' said Comm Mancha. Police also confiscated assets believed to be proceeds from the drug trade, including RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, two luxury vehicles – a Lexus RX 350 F Sport and a Lexus ES 250 – as well as a Toyota Vios. Police also seized various items used in the syndicate's operations, including bank cards, house keys and drug packaging equipment. According to Comm Mancha, initial investigations revealed that the suspects had been running the syndicate since 2015, obtaining drug supplies from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services and distributing them to the local market in Sibu. 'Both suspects tested negative for drugs and have no criminal records. 'They are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction,' he added. The suspects have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to assist with the investigation. Comm Mancha added that the police are actively pursuing other members of the syndicate still at large in an effort to completely dismantle the network. He urged the public to report any drug-related activity to the police.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- The Sun
S'wak police cripple major syndicate, seize over RM8.5 million in drugs and assets
SIBU: Sarawak police have crippled a major drug syndicate operating in Sibu, seizing drugs and assets worth over RM8.5 million in two raids conducted on June 12 and 13, announced Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata today. He said the raids, carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Sibu District Police Headquarters, targeted a business premises in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'We seized 7,086.7 grams of methamphetamine, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills, with a total estimated street value of RM532,934.40,' he said at a press conference, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against drug trafficking in the state. A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in the operation. Police also seized assets worth RM7,997,450, marking the largest asset seizure in Sarawak to date, confiscating RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, as well as a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250 and a Toyota Vios vehicle. 'This brings the total value of seized drugs and assets to RM8,530,384.40,' said Mancha. Initial investigations found both suspects were key figures in the syndicate, which has been active since 2015, believed to have sourced drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services for trafficking across Sibu. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and neither has a prior criminal record. They have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. Mancha said the NCID is actively tracking down remaining members of the syndicate to dismantle the entire operation. He urged the public to come forward with any information by contacting the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222. Also present at the press conference were Sarawak NCID chief ACP Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah and Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili.
Barnama
16-06-2025
- Barnama
S'wak Police Cripple Major Syndicate, Seize Over RM8.5 Million In Drugs And Assets
SIBU, June 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak police have crippled a major drug syndicate operating in Sibu, seizing drugs and assets worth over RM8.5 million in two raids conducted on June 12 and 13, announced Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata today. He said the raids, carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Sibu District Police Headquarters, targeted a business premises in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'We seized 7,086.7 grams of methamphetamine, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills, with a total estimated street value of RM532,934.40,' he said at a press conference, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against drug trafficking in the state. A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in the operation. Police also seized assets worth RM7,997,450, marking the largest asset seizure in Sarawak to date, confiscating RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, as well as a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250 and a Toyota Vios vehicle. 'This brings the total value of seized drugs and assets to RM8,530,384.40,' said Mancha. Initial investigations found both suspects were key figures in the syndicate, which has been active since 2015, believed to have sourced drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services for trafficking across Sibu. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and neither has a prior criminal record. They have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death.
