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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
RM1.72mil worth of drugs seized in Johor raids
Major haul: Comm Kumar (second from right) showing the seized items at the press conference in Johor Baru. — Bernama JOHOR BARU: A drug syndicate was busted with the arrest of nine members and the seizure of some RM1.72mil worth of drugs following three separate raids here, say police. Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the raids were carried out between June 20 and 21 at three apartments. He said those arrested comprised four local men, a local woman, a Singaporean man, two Vietnamese women and a Laotian woman, aged between 21 and 64. He added that the mastermind of the syndicate, who is a 52-year-old local man, was among the suspects detained. He said police also seized 10.044kg of ecstasy powder, 140g of methamphetamine, 61.50g of ketamine, 5.7g of Erimin 5 pills, 40g of yaba pills, 78g of ecstasy pills, and 33ml of suspected drug-laced liquid. According to Comm Kumar, two of the units were converted into entertainment centres while another was used to repackage drugs. 'They operated from the gated and guarded apartments that were rented under the name of one of the suspects and a third party. 'They used two of the apartments to attract people for entertainment purposes while supplying drugs to their clients,' Comm Kumar said in a press conference at the Johor police headquarters yesterday. He said the drugs were packaged as tea bags while drug-laced liquids were stored in vape cartridges at the third unit. Comm Kumar added that the Singaporean suspect was believed to be a wanted person in his country for drug trafficking activities. 'We are working closely with the Singapore police over the matter. 'The suspects sell a kilogramme of ecstasy for around RM160, while the drugs packed into tea bags were sold at about RM5,000 per kg. 'The total seizure could feed the habit of about 33,000 drug users.' Comm Kumar also said that drug processing equipment, two cars, along with cash worth RM1,500 and some jewellery, were confiscated during the raids. 'Following investigations, it was found that four of the suspects are on record for offences related to drugs and crimes. 'We also conducted urine tests on the suspects, and all tested positive for methamphetamine,' he said. Comm Kumar said they have been remanded until today for investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a death sentence or life imprisonment and whipping, if convicted. 'The four foreign suspects are also being investigated under Section 6(3) and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63,' he added. Comm Kumar also disclosed that from January until June this year, police seized a total of 1.08 tonnes and 5,816.5 litres of drugs valued at RM106.9mil collectively. He urged the public to continue providing information to help combat illegal activities by channelling information to the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department hotline at 012-208 7222.
Focus Malaysia
4 days ago
- Focus Malaysia
Another fatal shooting as Malaysia grapples with rising gun violence
MALAYSIA has recorded yet another fatal shooting, heightening public concern despite recent police assurances that the country remains safe. In one of latest incidents, a violent robbery attempt at a petrol station in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, turned deadly on July 3. Four masked men wielding machetes ambushed a car around 12.10am, smashing its windows in a brazen attack captured on viral CCTV footage. One of the car's passengers opened fire, forcing the suspects to flee. Johor police chief M. Kumar later confirmed that a man's body was discovered at Sultanah Aminah Hospital about an hour after the attempted robbery, believed to be linked to the incident. Yesterday night, a suspected gang member was shot dead in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Acting Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 34-year-old suspect, with over 30 prior records involving drugs, armed robbery, and gangsterism, was killed in a gunfight during a special operation. 'A firearm and several other case items were also found. We believe this group has been actively robbing gold shops since 2022, with recorded losses amounting to nearly RM6 mil,' Fadil said, adding that further arrests are expected. These incidents follow two fatal shootings in Kuala Lumpur last month, prompting city police chief Rusdi Isa to insist on June 17 that 'these shooting cases are all the result of problems that occurred outside the Kuala Lumpur contingent, and were brought here.' Police said the recent Cheras and Brickfields shootings were unrelated, with the Cheras case linked to criminal business from Sarawak and the Brickfields case tied to a gang feud in Selangor. Both incidents stemmed from internal disputes between suspects and victims. —July 6, 2025 Main image: Xavier & Koh Partnership
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Fatal twist in petrol station robbery attempt
JOHOR BARU: An armed robbery attempt at a petrol station in Iskandar Puteri has taken a deadly turn, with one man dead. The incident unfolded around 12.10am on Thursday, when four masked men, each armed with parang, attempted to ambush a vehicle parked at the petrol station near the Second Link Expressway. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the brazen attack, which has gone viral on social media, showed the men smashing the windows of a parked car. In response, one of the car's passengers fired several gunshots, forcing the attackers to flee. Three suspects ran back to their getaway vehicle, while the fourth escaped on foot. The body of a man, with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, was found an hour later at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA). Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar confirmed the discovery of the body at HSA. 'At approximately 1.40am, hospital staffers alerted police to the presence of the body with multiple gunshot wounds. 'CCTV footage showed two men leaving the body at the hospital entrance in a dark-coloured vehicle before driving off,' he said in a statement here on Friday night. Comm Kumar added the deceased was later identified as a 42-year-old Malaysian from Sungai Petani, Kedah, with four prior criminal records. He also said that a post-mortem confirmed he died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. When asked if the victim was one of the attackers in the attempted robbery, Comm Kumar said police were still investigating the matter. He added following initial investigations, police arrested three men in Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur, around 7pm on the same day. 'The suspects, two Malaysians and one Indian national, aged between 30 and 40, were nabbed by a joint team from the Johor police headquarters and Iskandar Puteri district police,' he said. Comm Kumar added police also made several seizures during the arrest including a component of a Glock 19 pistol, a licensed firearm permit and six rounds of 9mm bullets, bullet casings and a black car believed to have been used in the incident. 'One of the suspects works as a licensed personal bodyguard, and preliminary checks show he has a firearm licence. 'However, police are investigating whether the weapon was used according to legal protocols,' he said, adding that the suspects were being remanded for seven days until July 10 to assist in the investigations. Comm Kumar said the police were investigating the incident under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, Section 148 of the same Act for rioting with weapons and Section 39 of the Arms Act for discharging a firearm outside a licensed shooting range. He added further investigations are ongoing to establish the connection between the deceased and the suspects, as well as to trace other individuals involved in the attack. Comm Kumar urged the public to refrain from speculating or sharing misinformation about the case on social media. 'This is an isolated incident. There is no broader threat to public safety, and Johor remains secure,' he said. Comm Kumar urged those with information related to the case to contact the Johor police hotline at 019-2792095 or the operations room at 07-2212999.
New Paper
5 days ago
- New Paper
Body with gunshot wounds found following video of JB petrol station shooting
A dramatic video showing a shooting at a Johor Bahru petrol station has gone viral - and just hours later, a man's body bearing gunshot wounds was found at a local hospital. The video, widely circulated online, shows a black car pulling into a petrol station in Gelang Patah - a rest stop near the Second Link frequently visited by Singapore drivers. While the vehicle is parked in a corner, a silver car pulls up and four masked men in black baseball caps emerge and begin hacking at the car's right windows. Gunshots ring out from inside the black car, prompting the attackers to flee - three of them scrambling back into their car, while the fourth runs out of the station and disappears from view. The incident happened at 12.12am on July 3. About 90 minutes later, at 1.40am, the body of a man with gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen was left at the emergency department of Sultanah Aminah Hospital, said Johor Police, according to The Star. The police are now attempting to establish links between the dead man and those involved in the recorded incident. Johor police chief M. Kumar said in a statement on July 4 that CCTV footage from the hospital showed two individuals dropping off the body in a dark-coloured car before leaving. Fingerprint analysis identified the deceased as a 42-year-old man from Kedah with four previous convictions. A post-mortem has confirmed that the man died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. Mr Kumar added that initial investigations led to the arrests of three suspects between the ages of 30 and 40 - two Malaysians and an Indian national - in Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur, at around 7pm on the same day. The operation was conducted by a joint team from Johor police headquarters and the Iskandar Puteri district police. Among the items seized were the upper receiver of a Glock 19 pistol, a licensed firearm permit, six rounds of 9mm bullets, bullet casings and a black car. According to the police chief, one suspect works as a licensed personal bodyguard. While he possesses a firearms licence, authorities are still investigating the ownership of the seized pistol and whether it was used legally. The case is being investigated for murder, rioting with weapons and discharging a firearm outside of a designated firing range. "This is an isolated incident. There is no broader threat to public safety, and Johor remains secure," said Mr Kumar.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Straits Times
JB petrol station shooting: Dead man with bullet wounds dumped at hospital
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox JOHOR BAHRU - A violent robbery attempt at a petrol station in Iskandar Puteri in Malaysia's Johor state has taken a deadly turn, with one man later found dead at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA). The incident unfolded around 12.10am on July 3, when four masked men, each armed with a machete, attempted to ambush a vehicle parked at the petrol station near the Second Link Expressway. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the brazen attack, which has gone viral on social media, showed the men smashing the windows of a parked car. In response, one of the car's passengers fired several gunshots, forcing the attackers to flee. Three suspects ran back to their getaway vehicle, while the fourth escaped on foot. Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar confirmed the discovery of a body at HSA about an hour later after the robbery attempt. 'At approximately 1.40am, hospital staff alerted police to the presence of a man's body with multiple gunshot wounds. CCTV footage showed two men leaving the body at the hospital entrance in a dark-coloured vehicle before driving off,' he said in a statement on July 4. Datuk Kumar added the deceased was later identified as a 42-year-old local man from Sungai Petani, Kedah, with a criminal record with four priors. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next GE Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and processes following $3b money laundering case Singapore Seller's stamp duty hike surprises some amid moderating property market, but is ultimately prudent Singapore Trilateral work group formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work Singapore Power distribution system may be linked to Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: SMRT Singapore Rise in number of scam e-mails claiming to be from Cardinal William Goh: Catholic Church Singapore Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy He also said that a post-mortem confirmed the man died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. When asked if the victim was one of the attackers in the attempted robbery, Mr Kumar said police were still investigating the matter. He added that following initial investigations, police arrested three men in Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur, at around 7pm on the same day. 'The suspects, two Malaysians and one Indian national, aged between 30 and 40, were nabbed by a joint team from the Johor police headquarters and Iskandar Puteri district police,' he said. Mr Kumar added police also made several seizures during the arrest, including an upper receiver of a Glock 19 pistol, a licensed firearm permit, and six rounds of 9mm bullets, bullet casings and a black coloured car believed used in the incident. 'One of the suspects works as a licensed personal bodyguard, and preliminary checks show he has a firearm licence. 'However, police are investigating whether the weapon was used according to legal protocols,' he said, adding that the suspects were being remanded for seven days until July 10 to assist in the investigations. Mr Kumar said the police were investigating the incident under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, Section 148 of the same Act for rioting with weapons and Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for discharging a firearm outside a licensed shooting range. He added that further investigations are ongoing to establish the connection between the deceased and the suspects, as well as to trace other individuals involved in the attack. Mr Kumar urged the public to refrain from speculation or sharing misinformation about the case on social media. 'This is an isolated incident. There is no broader threat to public safety, and Johor remains secure,' he said. Mr Kumar urged those with information related to the case to contact the Johor police hotline at 019-2792095 or the operations room at 07-2212999. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
