Indos held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: One of the suspects detained by the police. LAHAD DATU: Police arrested two Indonesians in separate operations for possessing drugs on Wednesday. District Police Chief, ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said, the suspects were detained following the Op Tapis conducted by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (BSJND) of Lahad Datu Police Headquarters.
Advertisement He said, the first suspect, a 23-year-old Indonesian was detained at the Reno Fajar area about 11am. 'Inspection on the suspect found a translucent plastic containing substance believed to be Syabu weighing 0.34 grams and an aluminium foil. 'The suspect was also tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine,' he said. According to Dzulbaharin, about 4.30pm on the same day, the BSJND team arrested a 21-year-old Indonesian at Kampung Puyut. He said the suspect was detained after the team found a translucent plastic containing substance believed to be Syabu weighing 0.18 grams and an aluminum foil in his possession. The suspect was tested negative for taking drugs. 'Both of the suspects were currently in our custody for further investigation under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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