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The Star
10 hours ago
- The Star
T'ganu sees big jump in drug haul of RM62mil in first six months
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu police have successfully waged war against drugs, with a total seizure value of RM62.97mil from January this year till July 20. Its chief, Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the amount was a sharp increase compared to only RM1.32mil for the same period last year. He said that during the same period this year, 7,832 arrests were made under various sections of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including Section 39B, Section 39A (2) and Section 15(1)(a). "Among the drugs seized were syabu, heroin, yaba pills, ketum leaves, cough syrup, ketum water, ganja, Erimin 5 pills and ecstasy pills," he said after the handover of case items from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at the Terengganu police headquarters (IPK) here Tuesday (July 22). Also present was Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, who is also the state police acting deputy chief. On another matter, Terengganu police disposed of 56,232.43g of drugs and 2,572.54 litres of illicit substances worth a total of RM1.1mil today, following a court order for cases completed in legal proceedings from 2001 to 2025. On the subject of influencers, Mohd Khairi said the state police are wary of rogue traders who use their legitimate shopfronts as a cover for drug-related activities. He said, however, only one cosmetics entrepreneur in Terengganu has so far been arrested for drug offences. The entrepreneur is a man known as 'Man Hidung' who has already been charged in court. "Don't assume the police aren't aware. We know… and we are monitoring individuals who pose as cosmetics or beauty product sellers to distribute drugs. They will definitely be caught. "Man Hidung was peddling drugs behind a legitimate business," he added. - Bernama
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Barnama
T'ganu Sees Big Jump In Drug Haul Of RM62 Mln In First Six Months
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 22 (Bernama) -- Terengganu police have successfully waged war against drugs, with a total seizure value of RM62.97 million from January this year till July 20. Its chief, Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the amount was a sharp increase compared to only RM1.32 million for the same period last year. He said that during the same period this year, 7,832 arrests were made under various sections of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including Section 39B, Section 39A (2) and Section 15(1)(a). "Among the drugs seized were syabu, heroin, yaba pills, ketum leaves, cough syrup, ketum water, ganja, Erimin 5 pills and ecstasy pills," he said after the handover of case items from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at the Terengganu police headquarters (IPK) here today. Also present was Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, who is also the state police acting deputy chief. On another matter, Terengganu police disposed of 56,232.43 grammes (g) of drugs and 2,572.54 litres of illicit substances worth a total of RM1.1 million today, following a court order for cases completed in legal proceedings from 2001 to 2025. On the subject of influencers, Mohd Khairi said the state police are wary of rogue traders who use their legitimate shopfronts as a cover for drug-related activities. He said, however, only one cosmetics entrepreneur in Terengganu has so far been arrested for drug offences. The entrepreneur is a man known as 'Man Hidung' who has already been charged in court. "Don't assume the police aren't aware. We know… and we are monitoring individuals who pose as cosmetics or beauty product sellers to distribute drugs. They will definitely be caught.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
35 arrested in major anti-drug operation in Brunei
Drug items that were picked during the special operation by Brunei police. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Narcotics Control Bureau (BKN) arrested 35 individuals and smashed a major drug syndicate during 'Operasi Tokek', a large-scale anti-drug operation conducted from June 29 to July 14. The arrests, comprising 25 local citizens, nine permanent residents, and one foreign national aged between 17 and 59, were made in various locations across the Brunei-Muara and Belait districts, with the majority taking place at Jalan Nenas Sanggol, Kampong Katok. The operation uncovered 38.67 grammes of syabu (methamphetamine), 9.2 grammes of Ganja, and smaller amounts of ecstasy and Erimin 5 pills. Investigations revealed the syndicate was allegedly orchestrated by a 27-year-old local man, who employed several individuals, including minors, for drug smuggling and distribution. One family was also found to be involved, with each member playing a different role. Authorities also discovered that some members had been misusing their monthly welfare assistance to fund their drug trafficking activities. As part of the operation, two suspects were apprehended at the Sungai Tujoh Control Post in the Belait District while attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. They are being investigated under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act for importing controlled substances. Four other individuals are under investigation under Section 3A of the same act for possession of drugs with the intent to distribute. The BKN stated that the operation reflects its ongoing efforts to eradicate criminal activity in the Jalan Nenas Sanggol area. The bureau reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its crackdown on drug-related crimes to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. Authorities also seized BND1,156 and SGD2 in cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug trafficking, along with a vehicle and tools used for packaging and consuming drugs. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
Penang Police Bust Drug Processing Syndicate, Nab Two Men
GEORGE TOWN, July 18 (Bernama) -- Penang police have busted a syndicate involved in processing methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) following the arrest of two men and the seizure of various drugs worth RM2.2 million during a raid in Gelugor here. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a team from the State Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) raided a luxury condominium unit in an operation that began at 3 pm on Wednesday. 'During the raid, we arrested a 62-year-old man, and checks revealed that the condominium unit was being used as a drug-processing facility for MDMA. 'We also seized MDMA that had been repackaged into 150 instant drink sachets, along with nine plastic bottles containing the same drug, all weighing 13,456 grammes, as well as two ecstasy pills, one Erimin 5 pill, and various drug-processing equipment,' he told a press conference at the Penang police contingent headquarters here today. He said police later arrested a second suspect, a 40-year-old property agent, in the same area, adding that both men were believed to be involved in processing MDMA for distribution to entertainment outlets in Penang. Mohd Alwi said investigations revealed that the syndicate obtained drug supplies through their network before reprocessing and packaging them into instant drink sachets, which were then sold at RM300 per packet. He said the operation also led to the seizure of RM1,220 in cash and two vehicles worth RM71,220. Mohd Alwi said investigations further found that the syndicate had been renting the condominium unit for RM3,000 a month over the past three months and was believed to have been operating since last March. He added that both suspects, who tested positive for drugs, had two previous drug-related records, with the elderly man having only been released from prison late last year.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Penang police bust drug processing syndicate, nab two men
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have busted a syndicate involved in processing methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) following the arrest of two men and the seizure of various drugs worth RM2.2 million during a raid in Gelugor here. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a team from the state Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) raided a luxury condominium unit in an operation that began at 3pm on Wednesday. "During the raid, we arrested a 62-year-old man, and checks revealed that the condominium unit was being used as a drug-processing facility for MDMA. "We also seized MDMA that had been repackaged into 150 instant drink sachets, along with nine plastic bottles containing the same drug, all weighing 13,456g, as well as two ecstasy pills, one Erimin 5 pill, and various drug-processing equipment," he told a press conference at the Penang police contingent headquarters here today. He said police later arrested a second suspect, a 40-year-old property agent, in the same area, adding that both men were believed to be involved in processing MDMA for distribution to entertainment outlets in Penang. Mohd Alwi said investigations revealed that the syndicate obtained drug supplies through their network before reprocessing and packaging them into instant drink sachets, which were then sold at RM300 per packet. He said the operation also led to the seizure of RM1,220 in cash and two vehicles worth RM71,220. Mohd Alwi said investigations further found that the syndicate had been renting the condominium unit for RM3,000 a month over the past three months and was believed to have been operating since last March. He said both suspects, who tested positive for drugs, had two previous drug-related records, with the elderly man having only been released from prison late last year. Mohd Alwi said the drugs seized could cater to around 100,000 addicts and that both men had been remanded for seven days until July 23 to facilitate investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. –Bernama
