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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Drug trafficking syndicates busted in Johor, Penang
JOHOR BAHRU: Police have crippled two drug trafficking syndicates operating in Johor and Penang, arresting five individuals and seizing various narcotics worth over RM3.6 million. According to a Bernama report, Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said three suspects, a local man and two Vietnamese women, aged between 32 and 39, were detained in a series of special operations carried out by the Johor Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department and South Johor Bahru district police on Thursday and Friday. He said the syndicate, believed to be active since April last year, used gated and guarded residences to store and process drugs for distribution to the local market. The investigation began with the arrest of a local man by the roadside, which led police to a rented room in a shophouse in Johor Bahru. The suspect later led police to three luxury condominium units also rented by him, where more drugs were found and the two foreign women were arrested. 'Police seized 20.7kg of powder suspected to be ecstasy, 18.49kg of ganja, 154.25g of ketamine and 141g of Erimin-5 pills. We also confiscated various drug processing and repackaging equipment, as well as RM800 cash.' He added that trafficking trends suggest a shift towards ganja flowers. 'This may be because ganja flowers have a higher hallucinogenic effect due to their purity, besides being more expensive, with an estimated market value of RM36,000 per kilogramme.' All suspects tested positive for methamphetamine and are on remand until Thursday. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 6(3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. In Penang, police arrested a 25-year-old local man and a 20-year-old foreign woman during a raid in the Pulau Tikus and Tanjong Tokong areas on Thursday. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the raid, conducted by the district's Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division at 9.30pm, led to the seizure of 15 compressed packets of dried leaves believed to be ganja. 'The drugs are estimated to weigh 8.2kg and are worth RM25,420. They are sufficient for about 16,400 doses,' he said in a statement. He added that the value of the drugs and other confiscated items was estimated at RM46,890.50. 'Initial investigations revealed that the syndicate had been active since early this year and was targeting the local market,' he said. Preliminary urine tests showed that the male suspect tested positive for benzodiazepines. He also has four criminal records. The female suspect tested negative and has no prior record. Both have been remanded for seven days to assist investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. Abdul Rozak said police would continue intensifying operations against drug syndicates. 'We plan to strengthen cooperation with other agencies through information sharing and a holistic approach to address drug distribution.' Those with information on drug activities are urged to contact the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at 012-208 7222.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Penang man and Thai girlfriend nabbed, RM25,000 worth of ganja seized in anti-drug op
ACP Rozak (second from right) and his officers with some of the seized drugs. – BERNAMApic GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested a local man and his Thai girlfriend on suspicion of drug trafficking in raids around Pulau Tikus and Tanjong Tokong here on Thursday (July 10). North-East OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the couple, in their 20s, was arrested in Pulau Tikus road at 11.30pm by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division during an anti-drug operation. "Police were then led to a house in Tanjong Tokong where a search turned up 15 compressed blocks of dried leaves wrapped in transparent plastic, suspected to be marijuana, weighing 8,200g and worth RM25,420. "Police intelligence showed this syndicate has been active since the beginning of this year, but further investigations are needed to identify the syndicate's network at large," he told the media at district police headquarters here on Monday (July 14). ACP Rozak said the drugs, estimated at 16,400 doses, originated from a neighbouring country and were meant for distribution in Penang. He said the male suspect tested positive for benzodiazapene-type drugs and had four offences on his criminal record, while the woman tested negative and had no priors. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Couple Nabbed With RM25,000 Worth Of Cannabis For Penang Market
GEORGE TOWN, July 14 (Bernama) — Police arrested a local man and his Thai girlfriend for alleged drug trafficking in raids around Pulau Tikus and Tanjong Tokong here on July 10. Timur Laut district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the couple, aged 25 and 20, was arrested on a Pulau Tikus road at 11.30 pm by a team from its Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (BSJN) who launched an operation to crack down on drug trafficking activities. "Police were then led to a house in Tanjong Tokong where a search turned up 15 compressed blocks of dried leaves wrapped in transparent plastic, suspected to be marijuana, weighing 8,200 grammes (g), worth RM25,420.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Two nabbed as police cripple drug syndicate in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate operating in the state with the arrest of two individuals during a raid in the Pulau Tikus and Tanjong Tokong areas last Friday. Timur Laut police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the suspects — a 25-year-old local man and a 20-year-old foreign woman were detained during an operation by the district's Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division at about 9.30pm on July 10. He said the team seized 15 compressed packets of dried leaves, believed to be cannabis, wrapped in transparent plastic. 'The drugs are estimated to weigh 8.2kg and are worth RM25,420. They are sufficient for approximately 16,400 doses,' he said in a statement today. Abdul Rozak said the total value of the drugs and items confiscated during the raid is estimated at RM46,890.50. He said initial investigations revealed the syndicate had been active since early this year and was targeting the local market. 'Preliminary urine tests showed the male suspect tested positive for benzodiazepines. He also has four previous criminal records. The female suspect tested negative and has no prior record,' he added. Both suspects have been remanded for seven days, from July 11 to 17, to facilitate investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with not less than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. Abdul Rozak said police will continue to intensify efforts to curb drug-related activities and syndicates in the state. 'We will strengthen cooperation with other agencies through information sharing and a holistic approach to combat drug distribution,' he said. Members of the public with information on drug activities are urged to contact the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at 012-2087222.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
Penang police seek key witness in drug trafficking case
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police are appealing for public assistance to locate a crucial witness linked to an ongoing drug investigation. The Timur Laut district police chief, ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad, identified the individual as Mohd Amiruddin Mazlan, 35, whose last known address was in Desa Permai Indah, Sungai Dua, Gelugor. Authorities stress the urgency of locating Mohd Amiruddin, as his testimony is vital for the case under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. This section pertains to drug trafficking and carries severe penalties, including mandatory life imprisonment or the death sentence upon conviction. ACP Abdul Rozak stated, 'Police are urgently trying to locate the man to assist in the drug-related investigation as he is an important witness in the case.' Members of the public with any information regarding Mohd Amiruddin's whereabouts are urged to contact Insp Nur Hasanah Jamil from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division at 019-3660848. - Bernama
