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The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
Drugs in 'dried durian': Three men nabbed after cops seize 2kg of syabu in mislabelled packets
KOTA KINABALU: A drug trafficking syndicate's attempt to outsmart authorities was thwarted when police seized over 2kg of syabu during a raid at a car workshop in Kampung Tator, Hilltop, in Tawau, recently. Tawau OCPD Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division also detained three men at the workshop at around 11.30am and confiscated a box containing the suspected drugs. 'The raid was conducted on Monday (July 7). Following the arrests, police carried out further investigations and detained another man at Tawau Airport at 1.30pm on the same day. 'All four suspects, aged between 29 and 64, include three Malaysians and one foreign national from a neighbouring country. The total seizure was about RM74,500,' he said in a statement on Friday (July 11). Initial urine tests showed all suspects were negative for drugs, though one had two prior criminal records. The man arrested at the airport is believed to be the supplier, while the three at the workshop included the syndicate leader and two distributors. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had arrived in Tawau on July 6 and was planning to fly to Kota Kinabalu the following day, on the same day he was arrested. The drugs are believed to have been brought into Tawau by land from outside the district. ACP Jasmin said the syndicate had hidden the drugs in packaging labelled as 'dried durian,' unlike the previous trend of using Chinese tea packets. 'This is one of the tactics used by drug syndicates to mislead authorities. Although the packaging resembled dried food, it actually contained syabu,' he said. The workshop, owned by the syndicate leader, was used as a temporary storage site but was not considered the main base of operations. 'This tactic of using a legitimate business front is part of their effort to mask illegal activities,' he added. Investigations are ongoing to identify links between this syndicate and others believed to be operating in other states. All four suspects have been remanded until July 15.
The Sun
3 days ago
- 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
Borneo Post
03-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching cops arrest local man, seize RM23,000 worth of cannabis in early-morning raid
Handout photo shows drugs seized during the operation. KUCHING (July 3): A 24-year-old local man was arrested early this morning for suspected drug trafficking during a raid at a commercial centre at Jalan Green here. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation was carried out by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) at around 1.10am. He added that the raid led to the seizure of 7,450g suspected to be cannabis, estimated to be worth RM23,095 on the market. 'The suspect has no prior criminal record, and an initial urine test returned negative for drug use,' he said. Alexson said the suspect has been remanded for five days until July 7, to facilitate investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, which provides for a death sentence or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of whipping if not sentenced to death. He also called on the public to continue sharing information on drug trafficking and abuse in their communities to facilitate prompt enforcement action. 'Community cooperation is vital in our collective effort to curb and combat drug-related crimes,' he said. Alexson Naga Chabu Jalan Green lead man suspected drug trafficking
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
Barnama
20-06-2025
- Barnama
Six Arrested In Drug Syndicate Using Drink Packets As Cover,
JOHOR BAHRU, June 20 (Bernama) -- Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate that used instant drink packets to conceal drugs, following the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of various types of drugs worth RM1.28 million in an operation in the city on June 12. Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) police chief ACP Raub Selamat said five men, comprising four Malaysians and a Singaporean, as well as a Thai woman, aged between 30 and 39, were arrested by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. "The results of the investigation found that the suspects are friends, with one of them, a 31-year-old Malaysian, believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate," he told a press conference at the JBS District Police Headquarters, here today.
