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Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
4 arrested, RM3.72mil worth of ganja seized in Bukit Mertajam raids
Acting Penang police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin (centre) showing the seized drugs during a press conference at the state contingent police headquarters. (Bernama pic) GEORGE TOWN : Penang police arrested four men, including a Vietnamese national, and seized 112.1kg of ganja worth RM3.72 million in two raids in Bukit Mertajam this week. Acting Penang police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said a team from the state narcotics criminal investigation department launched an operation from 10am on Tuesday until 3am yesterday, resulting in the arrest of the four men aged between 31 and 39. 'In the first raid, police arrested two men in a hotel room and another man in the hotel lobby who was acting as a transporter. 'An inspection uncovered a canvas bag containing 9,232g of ganja and 4,238g of ganja buds,' he said in a press conference at the Penang contingent police headquarters today. Following interrogation and the gathering of intelligence, police also arrested the Vietnamese man in Seberang Jaya and brought him to a nearby homestay, which was used by the syndicate as a drug storage facility for smuggling and distribution. Alwi said during the inspection of the homestay, police seized 105 packages of ganja buds weighing 97.7kg. Investigations revealed that the syndicate had been renting the condominium-type unit since last week for RM2,800 a month. Investigations also revealed that the syndicate had sourced its supply of ganja buds from international drug trafficking networks in neighbouring countries, smuggling them into Malaysia through land routes for distribution in Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Alwi said the man acting as a transporter was paid between RM3,000 and RM4,000 for each delivery, and was believed to have completed two trips before being arrested. 'Intelligence indicates that the syndicate had been active since last March. We are now tracking down the mastermind and other members of the network, who are believed to still be in the state,' he added. Police also seized RM1,300 in cash, and three vehicles – a Toyota Alphard, a Honda City, and a Yamaha Y16ZR motorcycle – with a total estimated value of RM199,300. The drugs seized are believed to be enough to supply approximately 230,000 addicts. 'The three local men tested positive for drugs and have records of between seven and 13 criminal and drug offences. Some were only recently released from prison for similar offences,' he said. All four suspects have been remanded for seven days until July 29 to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The Independent
11 hours ago
- The Independent
Moment police handcuff bleary-eyed drug dealers sleeping in bed
Police bodycam captured the moment a pair of sleeping drugs dealers were placed in handcuffs while still in bed as officers executed a dawn raid. An investigation into a drugs line operating between London and Leicestershire led officers to serve a warrant on a property in Leicester on 5 October 2022, where crack cocaine with a street value of over £10,000 was found. Bodycam footage shows Miguel Figueiredo-Mendes and Jean Paul Ekombolo, both 28, being handcuffed after police breached the flat door. Figueiredo-Mendes, of Orange Grove in Chigwell, was sentenced to six years and three months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin, while Ekombolo, of Mast Street in Barking, was sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
BreakingNews.ie
11 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Donegal quad driver with child passengers arrested after testing positive for drugs
A quad driver has been arrested after being found to be high on a cocktail of drugs with two small children as passengers in Co Donegal on Wednesday evening. The incident happened in the Letterkenny area in a public place. Advertisement The driver was spotted driving the quad dangerously and was stopped by gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit. The driver of the vehicle was also not wearing a helmet. He was tested at the scene and found to be positive for a range of drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and opiates. The adult male driver of the quad was arrested at the scene. A spokesperson for gardaí said: "Sometimes, words do really fail us." The spokesperson added that court proceedings will follow against the driver of the quad.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man, 34, charged with 15 counts of damaging motor vehicles in Bolton
A man was in court today, Wednesday, charged with 15 counts of damaging motor vehicles in Bolton. Shaid Khan, of no fixed address, had also been charged with possession of a bladed article and possession of Class B drugs. The 34-year-old had allegedly committed the offences in the Rumworth and Hulton areas of Bolton and was remanded in custody. Have a story? Get in touch at He appeared in Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court this morning, Wednesday. Sergeant Oliver Cooper from the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team said: "These alleged crimes have had a clear effect on numerous residents in the area, but thanks to my neighbourhood team and the local community working together we have secured a charge. "It is clear that when we work together we can achieve fantastic results and I am pleased we can provide victims with a positive outcome. READ MORE: Farnworth: Police stop 50 drivers in traffic operation READ MORE: Man jailed for ten years after raping woman in Bolton READ MORE: Police appeal to find wanted 35-year-old linked to Bolton "I encourage all residents in my areas of Rumworth and Hulton to keep reporting incidents to us." A spokesperson for Bolton police said: "Shaid Khan (25/03/1981) has been charged with 15 counts of damage to motor vehicles, possession of bladed article and Class B drugs. "He has been remanded ahead of a scheduled appearance at Wigan Magistrates Court this morning (Wednesday)."
BreakingNews.ie
17 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
One of Southwest seven pleads guilty to conspiring to import drugs
One of seven men charged with conspiring to bring a large quantity of drugs into the country pleaded guilty to the offence at the Special Criminal Court on Wednesday morning. Conor Costello (31) of Earhart Park, Madamsbank Road, Derry in Northern Ireland pleaded guilty before the three-judge court to a charge that he conspired with others on dates between December 18th, 2024, and January 15th, 2025, both dates inclusive, within and outside the State, to import controlled drugs worth in excess of €13,000. Advertisement The offence is contrary to section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. The three-judge, non-jury court adjourned Costello's case and those of his six co-accused to October 20th. The other men charged with the same offence are Gary Monks (40) of Amulree Place, Glasgow, Scotland; Ryan Watson (32) of Mailerbeg Gardens, Modiesburn, Glasgow; Miljan Koprivica (45) of Bollin Drive, Manchester. Three Filipino men are also charged: Hanz Pangahin (36), Christopher Ampo (44) and Feljon Lao (62).
