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The Star
14 hours ago
- The Star
Court orders release of woman linked to Sibu drug syndicate
SIBU: The Magistrates' Court has ordered the release of a 44-year-old woman previously detained with her husband on suspicion of masterminding a drug trafficking syndicate in Sibu since 2015. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern granted the release order on Tuesday (June 24) following an application by investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari. The woman, represented by solicitor Darren Ling, had been held on remand for four days since June 20. Her 52-year-old husband remains in custody under a seven-day remand and will appear in court again on Thursday (June 26) for further investigation. The couple were apprehended during a major operation by the Sibu Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department on June 12 and 13 at locations around Jalan Pedada Commercial Centre and Lorong Permai Jaya. The raids led to the confiscation of drugs valued at RM532,934.40, including 7,086.7gms of syabu, 2,078.9gms of ketamine, and 2,022.6gms of Erimin 5 pills. Authorities also seized RM5.15mil in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, two Rolex watches, and three luxury vehicles, bringing the total estimated value of the seizure to RM8.53mil. Investigations suggest the syndicate has been active in drug trafficking across the Sibu area for nearly a decade, with the couple identified as key figures in the operation.
The Star
17-06-2025
- The Star
Major Sarawak-based drug syndicate busted
Major haul: Comm Mancha speaking during the press conference about the duo who were arrested and the seizure of cash, drugs and other items. — Bernama SIBU: Police have crippled a major drug trafficking syndicate that had been operating here for nearly a decade, arresting two people in a series of raids. They also made the largest drug and asset seizure in the state, totalling RM8.5mil, during the raids on June 12 and 13 at three locations, following intelligence gathered on the syndicate's activities. Sarawak police chief Comm Datuk Mancha Ata said the locations were a shoplot in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, believed to be the syndicate's masterminds, were arrested,' he told a press conference here yesterday. He said police also seized drugs worth about RM532,934.40. It included 7,086.7g of syabu, 2,078.9g of ketamine and 2,022.6g of Erimin 5 pills. 'The total amount of drugs seized is enough to feed the habit of 49,702 drug addicts,' said Comm Mancha. Police also confiscated assets believed to be proceeds from the drug trade, including RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, two luxury vehicles – a Lexus RX 350 F Sport and a Lexus ES 250 – as well as a Toyota Vios. Police also seized various items used in the syndicate's operations, including bank cards, house keys and drug packaging equipment. According to Comm Mancha, initial investigations revealed that the suspects had been running the syndicate since 2015, obtaining drug supplies from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services and distributing them to the local market in Sibu. 'Both suspects tested negative for drugs and have no criminal records. 'They are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction,' he added. The suspects have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to assist with the investigation. Comm Mancha added that the police are actively pursuing other members of the syndicate still at large in an effort to completely dismantle the network. He urged the public to report any drug-related activity to the police.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- The Sun
S'wak police cripple major syndicate, seize over RM8.5 million in drugs and assets
SIBU: Sarawak police have crippled a major drug syndicate operating in Sibu, seizing drugs and assets worth over RM8.5 million in two raids conducted on June 12 and 13, announced Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata today. He said the raids, carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Sibu District Police Headquarters, targeted a business premises in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'We seized 7,086.7 grams of methamphetamine, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills, with a total estimated street value of RM532,934.40,' he said at a press conference, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against drug trafficking in the state. A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in the operation. Police also seized assets worth RM7,997,450, marking the largest asset seizure in Sarawak to date, confiscating RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, as well as a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250 and a Toyota Vios vehicle. 'This brings the total value of seized drugs and assets to RM8,530,384.40,' said Mancha. Initial investigations found both suspects were key figures in the syndicate, which has been active since 2015, believed to have sourced drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services for trafficking across Sibu. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and neither has a prior criminal record. They have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. Mancha said the NCID is actively tracking down remaining members of the syndicate to dismantle the entire operation. He urged the public to come forward with any information by contacting the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222. Also present at the press conference were Sarawak NCID chief ACP Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah and Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili.
Barnama
16-06-2025
- Barnama
S'wak Police Cripple Major Syndicate, Seize Over RM8.5 Million In Drugs And Assets
SIBU, June 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak police have crippled a major drug syndicate operating in Sibu, seizing drugs and assets worth over RM8.5 million in two raids conducted on June 12 and 13, announced Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata today. He said the raids, carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Sibu District Police Headquarters, targeted a business premises in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'We seized 7,086.7 grams of methamphetamine, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills, with a total estimated street value of RM532,934.40,' he said at a press conference, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against drug trafficking in the state. A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in the operation. Police also seized assets worth RM7,997,450, marking the largest asset seizure in Sarawak to date, confiscating RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, as well as a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250 and a Toyota Vios vehicle. 'This brings the total value of seized drugs and assets to RM8,530,384.40,' said Mancha. Initial investigations found both suspects were key figures in the syndicate, which has been active since 2015, believed to have sourced drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services for trafficking across Sibu. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and neither has a prior criminal record. They have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death.
The Star
16-06-2025
- The Star
Police dismantle major drug syndicate in Sibu
SIBU: Police have dismantled a major drug trafficking syndicate operating in Sibu for nearly a decade, seizing drugs and assets totalling RM8.5mil. This is the largest in Sarawak's history. Two suspects, a 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, believed to be the masterminds, were arrested during the raids. "The raids were conducted on June 12 and 13 at three locations: a shop lot in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya, following intelligence gathered on the syndicate's activities," said Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata on Monday (June 16). Mancha said police seized drugs worth an estimated RM532,934.40, including 7,086.7 grams of syabu (methamphetamine), 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills. 'The total amount of drugs seized is enough to supply about 49,702 drug addicts,' Mancha said. In addition to the narcotics, police confiscated high-value assets believed to be proceeds from the drug trade, valued at RM7,997,450. These include RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, and luxury vehicles: a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250, and a Toyota Vios. Police also seized various items used in the syndicate's operations, including bank cards, house keys, and drug packaging equipment. According to Mancha, initial investigations revealed that the duo had been running the operation since 2015, obtaining drug supplies from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services and distributing them in Sibu. "Both suspects tested negative for drug use and have no prior criminal records. They are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment with no less than 12 strokes of the cane if the death penalty is not imposed," he explained. The suspects have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist with investigations. Mancha added that police are actively pursuing other syndicate members still at large to completely dismantle the network. He emphasised the commitment of the police, particularly the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, to fighting drug-related crime, one of the nation's most serious threats. The public is urged to report any drug-related activity via the JSJN hotline at 012-2087222.
