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The Sun
08-05-2025
- The Sun
Sarawak Customs thwart drug smuggling attempt at airport
KUCHING: The Sarawak Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 10.1 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine hidden inside a box of snacks. Its director, Norizan Yahya, said the drugs, worth about RM347,200, were seized at the Kuching International Airport (LTAK) on April 16. He said a local man, who had arrived from Kuala Lumpur, was arrested at noon after exhibiting suspicious behaviour in the baggage claim area. 'The suspect was seen retrieving a box from the baggage carousel and then heading to the restroom with it. Officers from the LTAK Special Passenger Inspection Unit (UKPP) proceeded to close in to inspect the person and the box he was carrying. 'The inspection led to the discovery of 10 transparent plastic packages containing substances suspected to be methamphetamine, with a gross weight of 10,136 grammes,' he said in a statement today. He added that the arrest was a collaboration between the UKPP and the Sarawak JKDM Narcotics Branch. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Borneo Post
08-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Customs Dept prevents smuggling of meth worth RM347,200 through Kuching airport, suspect arrested
Handout photo shows the confiscated methamphetamine worth RM347,200, which was hidden with snacks. Norizan Yahya KUCHING (May 8): The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sarawak has foiled an attempt to smuggle 10.136kg of methamphetamine worth RM347,200 through Kuching International Airport. Sarawak Customs director Norizan Yahya said a suspect has been arrested for the smuggling of the dangerous drugs via a flight from Peninsular Malaysia. He said the drugs were hidden with snacks to try to evade detection. 'On April 16, 2025, at approximately 12pm, JKDM Sarawak's Special Passenger Inspection Unit (UKPP) team, in collaboration with its narcotics branch, arrested a local Iban man, who had just arrived at the Kuching International Airport (KIA), Sarawak via a flight from Kuala Lumpur,' Norizan said in a statement. 'The arrest was made as a result of surveillance works of the UKPP team members, who had detected suspicious movements of a suspect in the baggage claim area. The suspect was seen claiming one box from the baggage carousel before heading towards the toilet with the box. UKPP team members then acted to conduct an inspection on the individual and the box he was carrying.' He said the inspection found 10 transparent plastic packets suspected to contain methamphetamine, which is a drug listed under Part I of the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking. If convicted, the offender could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, and if the sentence given by the court is life imprisonment, the offender will receive a minimum 15 strokes of the cane. 'Members of the public are urged to help JKDM fight against smuggling crimes, especially cigarettes, liquor, firecrackers, drugs, vehicles, and others, and are advised not to get involved in such activities,' Norizan said. 'Smuggling not only harms the country in terms of revenue leakage, but it also poses a threat to national security and the well-being of the people.' The public can report smuggling activities by contacting the Customs toll-free line on 1-800-88-8855 or head to the nearest Customs office. The department guarantees that the identity of each informant will be kept confidential. Kuching International Airport lead methamphetamine Norizan Yahya
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- New Straits Times
NGO staff fined RM4,000 for possessing cannabis
KANGAR: A magistrates' court here today fined a healthcare worker from a non-governmental organisation RM4,000 after he pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possessing cannabis in Padang Besar four months ago. The accused, Nur Aizat Haziq Mohd Zulkafli, 31, from Johor, entered his plea when the amended charge was read before magistrate Nurshahida Abdul Rahim. According to the charge, Nur Aizat was found in possession of 10.8g of cannabis while passing through the Special Passenger Inspection Unit (UKPP) at the Padang Besar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex on Dec 2 last year. The charge was brought under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a penalty of up to RM20,000 or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, upon conviction. The case was prosecuted by Nurul Idayu Ismail and Suriati Yahaya, prosecuting officers from the Perlis Customs Department, while Najdah Muhamad Romli from the National Legal Aid Foundation represented the accused. Suriati urged the court to hand down an appropriate sentence, stressing the seriousness of attempting to bring dangerous drugs into the country. However, Najdah appealed for leniency, saying that this was the accused's first offence and that he had no prior criminal record. The court subsequently imposed a RM4,000 fine, which was paid by the accused.
