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The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
Terengganu drug seizures surge to RM62 million in first half of 2025
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu police have recorded a massive increase in drug seizures, confiscating narcotics worth RM62.97 million from January to July 20 this year. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin revealed the figure marks a dramatic jump from the RM1.32 million seized during the same period in 2024. A total of 7,832 arrests were made under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including charges under Sections 39B, 39A(2), and 15(1)(a). The seized substances included syabu, heroin, yaba pills, ketum leaves, cough syrup, ganja, and ecstasy pills. In a separate operation, police destroyed 56,232.43 grams of drugs and 2,572.54 litres of illicit substances valued at RM1.1 million. The disposal followed court orders for cases concluded between 2001 and 2025. Mohd Khairi also warned against businesses masking drug operations, citing the arrest of a cosmetics entrepreneur known as 'Man Hidung.' 'We are monitoring those using legitimate fronts for drug trafficking. They will be caught,' he said. - Bernama
The Star
22-07-2025
- The Star
RM17.9mil lost to online scams in Terengganu from January to June
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu police have recorded 940 cases of online fraud involving losses amounting to RM17.9 million from January to June this year. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the highest losses were from phone scams, which accounted for RM7.68 million of the total, followed by non-existent investment schemes (RM5.47 million), online purchase frauds (RM1.95 million), and parcel scams (RM1.57 million). "There were also cases of cybercrime or money siphoned out from accounts (RM501,583.34), loan scams (RM470,907.91), love scams (RM260,200), and Ah Long (illegal moneylender) frauds totalling RM2,960,' he said after the handover ceremony of case items by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at the Terengganu Police Contingent Headquarters on Tuesday (July 22). Mohd Khairi revealed that the most recent case involved a former employee of an oil exploration company who lost RM892,000 to a phone scam syndicate. The 56-year-old male victim was contacted by suspects posing as a representative of an online sales platform and a Penang police officer, alleging that he was involved in money laundering and drug trafficking. "Panicked by the accusation, the victim made 10 transactions to seven different accounts between Jan 7 and Feb 10, using his retirement and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings to 'clear' his name,' said Mohd Khairi. The victim lodged a report on Monday (July 21). He urged the public to remain vigilant against fraud syndicate tactics that target victims regardless of age or social background. – Bernama
The Star
22-07-2025
- 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
22-07-2025
- Barnama
RM17.9 Million Lost To Online Scams In Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 22 (Bernama) -- Terengganu police recorded 940 cases of online fraud involving losses amounting to RM17.9 million from January to June this year. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the highest losses were from phone scams, which accounted for RM7.68 million, followed by non-existent investment schemes (RM5.47 million), online purchase frauds (RM1.95 million), and parcel scams (RM1.57 million). 'There were also cases of cybercrime or money siphoned out from accounts (RM501,583.34), loan scams (RM470,907.91), love scams (RM260,200), and Ah Long (illegal moneylender) frauds totalling RM2,960,' he said after the handover ceremony of case items by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at the Terengganu Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) today. Mohd Khairi also revealed that the most recent case involved a former employee of an oil exploration company who lost RM892,000 to a phone scam syndicate. He said on Dec 31 last year, the 56-year-old male victim was contacted by suspects posing as a representative of the online sales platform Shopee and a police officer from the Penang IPK, alleging that he was involved in money laundering and drug trafficking. 'Panicked by the accusation, the victim made 10 transactions to seven different accounts between Jan 7 and Feb 10, using his retirement savings and Employees Provident Fund to 'clear' his name,' said Mohd Khairi, adding that the victim lodged a report yesterday. He urged the public to remain vigilant against fraud syncidate tactics that target victims regardless of age or social background. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
22-07-2025
- 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.
