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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Suspects ram police car in frantic evasion
Messy aftermath: The vehicles involved in the collision. — Photo from Tawau District Police Facebook KOTA KINABALU: Two drug addicts, including a teenager, rammed a police vehicle and collided with several cars in a desperate attempt to evade arrest in Tawau. The suspects were eventually apprehended after police cornered their vehicle during the incident, which took place around 1.45pm on Sunday near the Batu 3 industrial area at Jalan Apas. Tawau deputy police chief Supt Champin Piuh said a team from the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division had been pursuing the suspects as part of Ops Tapis, a drug enforcement operation. The officers had earlier spotted a suspicious four-wheel-drive vehicle and attempted to intercept it. 'As the police attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects became aggressive, ramming the police car and crashing into several civilian vehicles,' Champin said in a statement posted on the Tawau District Police Facebook yesterday. The suspects fled towards Jalan Apas, continuing to drive recklessly and hitting more vehicles along the route before being arrested. A search of the vehicle uncovered a fabric bag under the handbrake containing two transparent plastic packets of crystalline substances, believed to be syabu (methamphetamine), weighing about 5.13g, with an estimated street value of RM400. Subsequent tests revealed that both suspects, a 25-year-old local man and an 18-year-old foreigner, tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. The case is being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Police are now searching for other individuals who may be involved. He said the public can relay information to the Tawau District Police Headquarters or contact the 24-hour hotline at 089-772121 or via the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did two Tawau drug suspects ram a police car in a failed bid to flee?
CAR chases are exciting, and potentially, dangerous affairs and videos of such incidents often go viral on social media. One such incident caught on camera shows a four-wheel drive vehicle ramming a police car and colliding with several civilian vehicles before being intercepted, and two suspects were arrested. Is it true that such a car chase occurred in Tawau, as alleged in captions and comments on the viral video? Verdict: TRUE Tawau deputy OCPD Superintendent Champin Piuh confirmed the incident, saying that two drug addicts, including a teenager, rammed a police car and collided with several civilian vehicles in a desperate attempt to evade arrest. He said that the suspects were eventually apprehended after police cornered their vehicle during the incident, which took place at around 1.45pm on Sunday (July 13), near the Batu 3 industrial area at Jalan Apas. Supt Champin said, in a statement Monday (July 14), that a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division had been pursuing the suspects as part of Ops Tapis, a drug enforcement operation. Officers had earlier spotted a four-wheel drive vehicle being driven suspiciously and attempted to intercept it. 'As the police attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects became aggressive, ramming the police car and crashing into several civilian vehicles,' said Supt Champin in a statement posted on the Tawau district police Facebook page on Monday (July 14). The incident, which occurred at a traffic light junction, was recorded by bystanders and has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread concern over the suspects' reckless behaviour. The suspects fled towards Jalan Apas, continuing to drive recklessly and hitting more vehicles along the route before being surrounded and arrested. A search of the vehicle uncovered a fabric bag under the handbrake containing two transparent plastic packets of crystalline substances, believed to be syabu (methamphetamine) weighing about 5.13g, with an estimated street value of RM400. Subsequent tests revealed that both suspects, identified as a 25-year-old local man and an 18-year-old foreigner, tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. The case is being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and police are continuing efforts to track down other individuals who may be involved. 'Police will not tolerate individuals who act aggressively, break the law, and endanger the lives of other road users,' Champin said. He also urged the public not to shelter or cooperate with drug dealers and encouraged anyone with information on criminal or drug-related activity to come forward via official police channels. 'Public cooperation is vital in helping us combat crime, especially drug trafficking, which remains a major threat to community safety,' he added. He said the public can relay information to the Tawau district police headquarters or contact the 24-hour hotline at 089-772 121 or via the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) app.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Police arrest man in Bau village for drug possession, abuse
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo by Kindel Media/Pexels KUCHING (July 15): A 29-year-old man was arrested for alleged drug possession and abuse during an Ops Tapis raid in Kampung Stenggang, Bau yesterday morning. Bau police chief DSP Dr Daram Ruer said the suspect, who is unemployed, was apprehended at around 11.30am by Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) personnel. He said the suspect attempted to flee but was successfully detained. 'The suspect was arrested for possessing 10 transparent plastic packets, each containing a white crystalline substance believed to be syabu, concealed in the front pocket of his jeans. 'The total weight of the seized drugs was 5.40 grammes, with an estimated value of RM540,' Daram said in a statement yesterday, adding a urine test on the suspect returned positive for drugs. A remand application will be submitted to facilitate further investigation, he said. The case is being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug possession, as well as Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act for drug abuse. daram ruer Kampung Stenggang lead ops tapis
Daily Express
02-07-2025
- Daily Express
Filipino held, drugs seized in Lahad Datu
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The suspect who was detained by police. LAHAD DATU: A 30-year-old Filipino was arrested for alleged possession of ketamine and ecstacy worth RM17,524 on Monday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau said the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division detained the man during Ops Tapis at Kampung Pisang, Jalan Bakawali at 10.30pm. Jimmy said the suspect who did not have any identification document and identified as Filipino was found possessing ketamine weighing 13.12 grammes, estimated worth RM2,624. 'The suspect's arrest led to the seizure of 89.63 grammes of ecstacy pills estimated worth RM14,900. 'The team also seized RM537 in cash and a mobile phone,' he said. Jimmy added that the suspect was currently in their custody for investigation under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. * 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
18-06-2025
- Daily Express
Duo held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. LAHAD DATU: Two men, including a local, were detained separately during Ops Tapis at Kg Puyut on Monday for possessing drugs. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the first suspect, a 29-year-old local man was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of Syabu in his possession. Advertisement The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. The suspect also had two previous criminal records related to drugs, he said. Police also detained a 58-year-old man for possessing 0.78 grams of Syabu, tested positive for drugs and had previous criminal record. 'Both of the suspects are being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 and will be remanded for further investigation,' 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
