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The Star
26-06-2025
- The Star
Suspected drug syndicate leader released on bail
SIBU: A 52-year-old man, believed to be the mastermind behind the state's largest drug trafficking syndicate, has been released on police bail following the expiry of his remand period. The decision was made on Thursday (June 26) by Senior Assistant Court Registrar Jessica Lee Suk Kiun, acting as Magistrate, after Investigating Officer Inspector Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari submitted an application. The suspect, who was not represented, had previously been remanded for seven days from June 20. Earlier, his 44-year-old wife was also released on police bail on June 24 after the expiry of a four-day extended remand. The couple were arrested following a series of raids carried out by the Sibu District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (JSJN) on June 12 and 13. Drugs and assets seized from them totalled RM8.5mil, marking the biggest haul in the state's history. The raids were conducted at a shop located at the Pedada Commercial Centre and two terraced houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. As a result of the operation, police managed to seize various types of drugs with an estimated street value of RM532,934.40. The haul included 7,086.7 grams of syabu, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills. Also confiscated during the operation were RM5.16mil in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, two luxury Rolex watches, and three vehicles. Preliminary investigations suggest that the couple are believed to be the principal figures behind a drug trafficking syndicate that has been actively operating in the Sibu area since 2015.
Borneo Post
26-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Suspected Sibu drug trafficking syndicate mastermind released on police bail
The suspect is escorted to the courtroom. SIBU (June 26): A 52-year-old man suspected of being the mastermind of a drug trafficking syndicate here with his wife was released on police bail today. Senior Assistant Registrar Jessica Lee issued the release order based on an application by investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari. The suspect did not have legal representation. His 44-year-old wife, who was represented by lawyer Darren Ling, was released on Tuesday after the expiration of her remand order. The husband and wife were arrested after police raided a space at Jalan Pedada and two terraced houses at Lorong Permai Jaya on June 12 and 13. Drugs worth RM532,934 were seized involving 7.0867kg of methamphetamine, 2.0789kg of ketamine, and 2.0226kg of Erimin 5 pills. Also seized were cash totalling RM5.1 million, four gold bars, two gold necklaces, three Rolex watches, two luxury cars, and a saloon car. The seizures worth a total RM8.5 million are believed to be the highest ever recorded in Sarawak. Initial police investigations pointed to the husband and wife allegedly being the main masterminds of the drug syndicate, which had been active since 2015. The syndicate sourced its drugs from Peninsular Malaysia using courier services. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. If not sentenced to death, the offender must also receive a minimum 12 strokes of the cane.
The Star
24-06-2025
- 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 Sun
20-06-2025
- The Sun
Court extends remand order for couple involved in Sibu drug trafficking case
SIBU: Sibu Magistrate's Court today granted an extension of the remand for a husband and wife recently arrested for allegedly masterminding a drug trafficking syndicate around Sibu. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern allowed the 52-year-old male suspect to be remanded for seven days, while the 44-year-old female suspect would be remanded for four days to assist investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Previously, both suspects had been remanded for seven days, which ended today. The application for the extended remand was submitted by police investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari. On June 16, police successfully busted a drug trafficking syndicate in the town, seizing various types of drugs and assets totaling over RM8.5 million after carrying out raids at three locations here on June 12 and 13.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- The Sun
Sibu couple's remand extended over RM8.5m drug bust
SIBU: Sibu Magistrate's Court today granted an extension of the remand for a husband and wife recently arrested for allegedly masterminding a drug trafficking syndicate around Sibu. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern allowed the 52-year-old male suspect to be remanded for seven days, while the 44-year-old female suspect would be remanded for four days to assist investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Previously, both suspects had been remanded for seven days, which ended today. The application for the extended remand was submitted by police investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari. On June 16, police successfully busted a drug trafficking syndicate in the town, seizing various types of drugs and assets totaling over RM8.5 million after carrying out raids at three locations here on June 12 and 13.
