Police seize over RM158,000 in drugs, arrest 2 men
Seberang Prai Tengah police chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said that, acting on information and intelligence, a team from the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) apprehended a car carrying two men, aged 45 and 59.
"Upon inspecting the vehicle, police found 50 packets of compressed plastic wrap containing dry leaves suspected to be cannabis, weighing 51,180g, with a street value of RM158,658.
"This amount is sufficient for 102,360 drug users," he said in a statement this evening.
Helmi said that urine tests found both suspects negative for drugs but each had a criminal record related to drugs and crime.
He also said that the police seized two cars worth RM81,000 believed to have been purchased from the proceeds of drug sales.
"Both men will be remanded for seven days, until May 17, to assist investigations and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. – BERNAMA
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