Perak cops arrest over 500 people in three-day drug ops
Perak police chief Datuk Comm Noor Hisam Nordin said the arrests were made in various locations in the state during Ops Tapis from Monday (Aug 11) to Wednesday.
"Those arrested included 536 men and 10 women aged between 19 and 65.
"Some 22 of them are foreigners, including four from Indonesia, two from Thailand, five from Myanmar, 10 from Cambodia and one from Ukraine," he said in a statement on Friday.
"The operation was meant to cripple drug distribution and abuse activities.
"Some of the drug dens that have been identified included Felda and Felcra schemes, oil palm estates, flats and fishing jetties," he added.
Comm Noor Hisam said 72 people were arrested for drug distribution, 153 for possession and 317 for drug abuse.
"There are eight individuals who are wanted persons.
"Some 16 of those who were arrested are hardcore drug users," he said, adding that investigations and actions will be taken under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
He said that about RM253,000 worth of drugs have been seized.
These, he said, included 209g of heroin, methamphetamine (214g), ganja (26g), ketamine (255g), Erimin 5 pills (283g), ecstasy pills (39g), ketum leaves (15kg) and liquid ketum (53 litres).
"The police also seized five motorcycles and money totalling about RM30,876.
"The success of the operation is due to the cooperation of the people," he said.
"We urge the people to continue informing us about any drug-related activities so that actions can be taken to combat the crime," he added.
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