31-05-2025
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.
