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The Star
14-07-2025
- The Star
Three nabbed, drugs worth RM3.5mil seized in JB raids
Johor chief police Comm Datuk (third from left) showing the cannabis buds that syndicate sold. With him are Johor deputy chief police Deputy Comm Abdul Latiff Mehat (second from right) and Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat (right). JOHOR BARU: Police have busted a drug syndicate with the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of various narcotics worth RM3.5mil. Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the suspects, a local man and two Vietnamese women, were arrested in five separate raids conducted around the city on Thursday and Friday (July 10 and 11). 'The syndicate is believed to have been active since April, using rented rooms and condominium units as storage and repackaging sites for drugs before distributing them to the local market. 'All three suspects had no criminal records, but tested positive for methamphetamine,' he told a press conference at state police headquarters on Monday (July 14). He added that among the drugs seized were 20.71kg of ecstasy powder, 18.49kg of cannabis, 154.25g of ketamine, and 141g of Erimin 5 pills. 'The drugs, valued at RM3.56mil, could have been supplied to 88,788 drug users. 'Drug processing and repackaging equipment, along with RM800 in cash, were also confiscated,' he said, adding that the suspects have been remanded until Thursday (July 17) to assist the investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The two women are also being investigated under Section 6(3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 to verify their travel documents. He urged the public to continue providing information on drug trafficking activities via the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department hotline at 012-2087222. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police bust syndicate using karaoke rooms to distribute drugs
JOHOR BARU: Police have dismantled a drug syndicate whose modus operandi involved converting rooms in rented apartments into makeshift "karaoke centres" to lure customers and distribute narcotics. Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said intelligence gathered since early this year led to the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of various drugs worth over RM1.7 million in a series of raids last month. The raids were carried out at three locations around the city between 3.30pm on June 20 and 6.30am on June 21. "In the first raid, we arrested three suspects and seized a quantity of drugs at a unit in a gated and guarded apartment. "The second raid, conducted at another unit on the same floor, led to the arrest of six more suspects. "Both apartments had rooms that were modified into 'karaoke centres' used to attract customers, to whom drugs were then sold and distributed," he told a press conference at the Johor police headquarters today. Police later raided a third apartment, where more drugs were found. Kumar said the syndicate is believed to have been active since March. The suspects arrested include four local men, one of whom, aged 52, is believed to be the mastermind, as well as a local woman, a Singaporean man, two Vietnamese women and a Laotian woman. They range in age from 21 to 64. Among the drugs seized were 10.04kg of ecstasy powder, 140g of syabu, 61.5g of ketamine, 20 Erimin 5 pills, 370 yaba pills, 190 ecstasy pills and 33ml of suspected drug-laced liquid, all with a street value exceeding RM1.7 million. "These drugs could have supplied around 34,000 users. The presence of foreign suspects also suggests they may have had international clientele," Kumar said. In addition to drugs, police also seized drug processing and repackaging equipment, two cars, RM1,500 in cash and various jewellery items, bringing the total value of the seizure and forfeiture to more than RM1.9 million. All suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. Background checks showed that four local male suspects had prior criminal records related to drugs and other offences. "The 64-year-old Singaporean man was also listed as 'wanted' in his home country," Kumar said. All suspects are currently in remand until tomorrow and are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty upon conviction. The foreigners are also being investigated under Sections 6(1)(c) and 6(3) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for immigration-related offences. Kumar added that drug syndicates in Johor typically operate in small groups of four to five members. "This is the largest syndicate busted in the state so far this year, involving nine people, including the syndicate leader," he added.
The Sun
01-07-2025
- The Sun
Police bust ecstasy-laced juice labs in KL and Selangor
SHAH ALAM: Police have shut down two drug-processing laboratories in a major crackdown on a syndicate producing ecstasy-laced juice, seizing narcotics worth RM5.03 million. The raids, conducted on June 26 in Ampang, Selangor, and Pandan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, led to the arrest of 13 suspects. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan revealed that the syndicate had been active since December last year. The group operated from terrace houses, processing MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) to be mixed into juice drinks before distribution. 'Four additional raids in shopping centre and condominium parking lots uncovered 1,510 boxes and 728 bottles of suspected MDMA-laced juice, weighing 689.42 kg,' Hussein said. Other seized items included MDMA powder (1.68 kg), ketamine (25.4 kg), ecstasy pills (5.3 kg), and Erimin 5 pills (0.726 kg). Nine of the 13 suspects tested positive for ketamine, meth, and benzodiazepines. Two had prior criminal records under the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953 and Immigration Act 1959. Police also confiscated eight cars, a motorcycle, cash, and jewellery valued at RM826,222.
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.
Borneo Post
24-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Man arrested in Bau for alleged drug possession
Photo shows the police crest. 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
