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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Kelantan customs seize RM10 million cannabis flowers in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BHARU: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) intercepted a major drug smuggling operation, confiscating 102.178 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers valued at over RM10 million. The bust occurred at the Rantau Panjang Free Duty Zone on April 23. Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long confirmed the seizure in a statement today. The first discovery involved 88 transparent plastic packets of suspected cannabis flowers found in three bags at Gate 1 of the duty-free zone around 10.30 am. A second seizure followed when a female motorcyclist was stopped carrying a bag with 32 similar packets. Further investigation led authorities to the Rantau Panjang Express Bus Stop, where a man and woman were arrested with two additional bags containing 60 packets of the substance. In total, six bags holding 180 packets of cannabis flowers, weighing over 100 kilogrammes and worth RM10,013,444, were seized. 'The syndicate's modus operandi was to smuggle cannabis flowers through illegal bases along Sungai Golok before transporting them into the Rantau Panjang Free Duty Zone,' Wan Jamal said. All suspects, aged between 30 and 45, are locals. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. - Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Kelantan Customs seize RM10 million worth of ganja buds in Rantau Panjang
RANTAU PANJANG: The Kelantan Customs Department seized six bags containing 180 packets of ganja buds worth about RM10 million during a series of operations in Rantau Panjang on April 23. Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said two men and two women were detained during the operations, which began around 10.30am. He said several Customs officers from the Rantau Panjang enforcement branch had earlier spotted three bags that were left abandoned near Gate 1 of the Rantau Panjang Free Zone. "Checks revealed 88 transparent plastic packets suspected to be ganja buds. "At the same time, officers also inspected a woman riding pillion on a motorcycle passing through the same gate and found another 32 similar packets in her bag," he said in a statement today. He said the woman and all seized items were taken to the Rantau Panjang enforcement office for further investigation. Based on information obtained from the suspect, Customs officers conducted a second raid at 11.00am at the Rantau Panjang express bus terminal, where two more bags containing 60 transparent packets of ganja buds were discovered. A man and a woman were arrested at the scene. "In total, 180 packets weighing 102.178kg were confiscated, with an estimated street value of more than RM10 million," said Wan Jamal. He added that the syndicate was believed to be using illegal jetties along Sungai Golok and exploiting the free zone area as a smuggling route. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. Wan Jamal called on the public to cooperate with authorities and report any smuggling activities involving drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, firecrackers, or vehicles. "Smuggling causes national revenue losses and poses serious threats to national security and the people's well-being," he added.
New Straits Times
16-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Customs seize RM1.4mil ganja at Rantau Panjang duty-free zone
RANTAU PANJANG: The Customs Department seized more than 14.398kg of ganja worth over RM1.4 million at the Rantau Panjang Duty-Free Zone on May 27. Kelantan Customs Department director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said acting on a public tip-off, the enforcement team found a suitcase left unattended in the area at 9.15pm "Checks showed there were 10 transparent plastic packets suspected to contain ganja flowers found inside the suitcase," he said in a statement today. "At the same time, a Thai national carrying another bag at the same location was also inspected. "We found 15 more transparent plastic packets, also suspected to contain ganja flowers." Initial investigations showed the suspect had used a smuggling route along Sungai Golok, entering the country through an illegal base and exiting via the duty-free zone. "The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking," he said. Wan Jamal added that such smuggling activities not only result in revenue losses for the country but also pose a threat to national security and public wellbeing.
The Star
05-05-2025
- The Star
Suspected meth found in deserted car
KOTA BARU: More than 18kg of crystal powder suspected to be drugs has been seized by the authorities from an abandoned car in Pasir Mas. The Customs Department suspected the substance to be methamphetamine, worth RM585,664. Its Kelantan director, Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long, said that acting on a tip-off, an operation team from the Kota Baru enforcement branch conducted a raid at Kampung Resak, Pasir Mas, on April 10. During the search, the team found a Proton Iswara abandoned in the area. He said an inspection of the car found a sack containing 17 compressed pieces of clear white powder resembling crystals, Bernama reported. 'Initial investigations found that the syndicate involved is believed to be using the vehicle as a temporary storage place before the drugs were distributed to customers,' he said in a statement yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act. If convicted under the provision, offenders could face the death penalty or life imprisonment with not less than 15 strokes of the cane. Wan Jamal urged the public with information related to smuggling activities, including cigarettes, liquor, firecrackers, drugs and vehicles to call the Customs' toll-free line at 1-800-88-8855 or contact any nearby Customs office. 'The identity of the informant will be kept confidential,' he added.
