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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Daily Express
Indos held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: One of the suspects detained by the police. LAHAD DATU: Police arrested two Indonesians in separate operations for possessing drugs on Wednesday. District Police Chief, ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said, the suspects were detained following the Op Tapis conducted by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (BSJND) of Lahad Datu Police Headquarters. Advertisement He said, the first suspect, a 23-year-old Indonesian was detained at the Reno Fajar area about 11am. 'Inspection on the suspect found a translucent plastic containing substance believed to be Syabu weighing 0.34 grams and an aluminium foil. 'The suspect was also tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine,' he said. According to Dzulbaharin, about 4.30pm on the same day, the BSJND team arrested a 21-year-old Indonesian at Kampung Puyut. He said the suspect was detained after the team found a translucent plastic containing substance believed to be Syabu weighing 0.18 grams and an aluminum foil in his possession. The suspect was tested negative for taking drugs. 'Both of the suspects were currently in our custody for further investigation under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
01-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Undocumented foreign man held over drug trafficking in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU: A Filipino man was arrested on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking in Kampung Pisang, Jalan Bakawali, here, yesterday (June 30). The 30-year-old was arrested by the Lahad Datu police headquarters' Narcotics Division during Op Tapis about 10.30pm. District deputy police chief Superintendent Jimmy Panyau said checks on the suspect led to the seizure of ketamine and ecstasy pills worth nearly RM18,000. "The haul included 13.12g of ketamine worth RM2,624 and 89.63g of ecstasy pills worth RM14,900. "Also seized were RM537 in cash and a mobile phone," he said today (July 01). Jimmy said the suspect did not possess any valid identification documents. The case is being investigated under Section 39B and Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Daily Express
23-06-2025
- Daily Express
Suspected drug dealer held in Lahad Datu
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: LAHAD DATU: Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized 50.73 grams of substance believed to be syabu in an Op Tapis operation at Kampung Pasusul, Felda Sahabat 18, here on Saturday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt. Jimmy Panyau said, the drugs were found inside an ice cream container inside one of the rooms in the house. The 46-year-old Filipino man was also tested positive for consuming amphetamine and methamphetamine. Following the operation, the team also seized equipment believed to be used in the drug abuse activities. 'Two vehicles, a motorcycle and a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) were also seized in the operation. 'The suspect is now being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. Advertisement According to Jimmy, police are actively tracking down the syndicate network and the modus operandi linked to the suspect, Police also urged the public to continue channeling information to the police to combat drug activities for the safety of the community. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
13-06-2025
- Daily Express
Duo held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: One of the suspects detained by police. LAHAD DATU: Two men, including a foreigner, were arrested for syabu. District Acting Police Chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said the duo were detained following the Op Tapis conducted by Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (BSJND). He said the operation is among efforts to combat drug activities in the district. Advertisement Jimmy said in the first operation about 1pm on Wednesday, a 42-year-old foreigner was detained behind the shop in Taman Aman 3, Jalan Silam. 'The man was found possessing 30 packets of translucent plastic containing substances believed to be syabu weighing 5.55 grammes. 'The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. The seizures were estimated worth RM610.50,' he said. The second suspect, a 31-year-old local, was detained at the security post in Jalan Segama. He said the suspect was in possession of 0.78 grammes of syabu, and tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. 'Both suspects are in our custody and investigations carried out under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. 'Remand application will be made for further investigation to identify the network and modus operandi,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Drug sweep in Pasir Mas: Two brothers among 19 arrested
PASIR MAS: Two brothers were among 19 people arrested during an integrated anti-drug operation targeting suspected drug hideouts in several villages here on Thursday. The operation, codenamed integrated Op Tapis, began at 10.30am and involved a team of 21 officers, comprising 15 policemen and six officers from the state National Anti-Drug Agency. Led by Assistant Superintendent Wan Ahmad Safwan Mohd Rosslan, the operation was carried out in areas around Bunut Susu, including Kampung Chegal, Kampung Manan, and Kampung Perangkap. Pasir Mas district police chief Assistant Commissioner Kama Azural Mohamed said some suspects attempted to flee and hide but were successfully detained by the raiding party. "It wasn't a simple operation. Some suspects bolted at the sight of officers, disappearing into the underbrush and even hiding behind chicken coops," he said. "Five of the 19 people arrested during the operation were found in possession of drugs. "Two of the suspects are brothers, believed to be active in the drug scene," he added. Kama Azural added that Pasir Mas remains a high-risk area for drug-related activities, particularly involving pil kuda(methamphetamine pills) and heroin. He said pil kuda is commonly sold for between RM5 and RM7 per pill, while heroin, typically packaged in small straws weighing 0.2g to 0.5g, is sold for between RM11 and RM12. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug-related activities in rural areas. All suspects are being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. "Similar operations will continue in the coming weeks," he said.
