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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
3 arrested after police bust heroin lab in Penang
Police seize 1.1kg of heroin, as well as heroin base, caffeine, various chemicals and drug processing equipment in a raid on a house in Bukit Tambun, Penang. PETALING JAYA : Police have arrested three men after dismantling a heroin processing lab operated by a drug syndicate in Nibong Tebal, Penang, on Tuesday. Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Jay January Siowou said 1.1kg of heroin, as well as heroin base, caffeine, various chemicals and drug processing equipment were seized in the raid on a house in Taman Tambun Permai, Bukit Tambun. A second raid nearby led to the arrest of a Sri Lankan man with 26kg of caffeine, reported Bernama. Police also seized two cars and two motorcycles. Preliminary investigations revealed that the first house was used as a heroin processing lab. The gang is believed to have been actively distributing heroin locally since January. All three suspects have been remanded until Aug 19.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Heroin lab in Bukit Tambun dismantled, RM209,000 in drugs and vehicles seized
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 16 — Police arrested three men, including a Sri Lankan national, and successfully dismantled a heroin processing laboratory operated by a drug distribution syndicate in two raids in the Bukit Tambun area on Tuesday. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) district police chief Superintendent Jay January Siowou said that acting on information and intelligence gathered, a police team from the Penang Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department conducted a raid before arresting two local men and a Sri Lankan man, all aged between 25 and 46. 'In the first raid at 4.29pm at a house in Taman Tambun Permai, police arrested two local men along with 1,113 grammes (gm) of heroin, 641gm of heroin base, four kilogrammes of caffeine, several chemicals, and equipment suspected of being drug processing tools. 'Meanwhile, in the second raid at a house not far from the first residence, at around 5.04pm, we arrested a Sri Lankan man with 26kg of caffeine. All the drugs seized in the two raids were worth RM74,500,' he said in a statement yesterday. He said that based on initial investigations, the first house was used as a drug processing laboratory, with one of the local suspects being the mastermind and having the expertise to process heroin. Jay said that the other two suspects acted as assistants as well as couriers for the drugs and chemicals for the syndicate, and with these activities, they were believed to live luxuriously even though they were unemployed. He said intelligence revealed that the syndicate had been engaging in the drug processing activities since January and that the heroin they processed was for the local market. The two local men who were arrested possessed previous records related to drugs and crime, while the Sri Lankan man had no previous record, he said, adding that the total amount of drugs seized could be used by 49,500 addicts. He also said that following their arrest, the police seized four vehicles, namely one Toyota Vellfire and a Honda Civic, as well as two Yamaha LC135 motorcycles, all valued at RM134,500. 'All the drugs and vehicles seized in the raid were worth RM209,000. The three men are now remanded for seven days until August 19 to assist with the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he added. — Bernama
Malay Mail
22-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police launch probe as reckless Toyota Harrier SUV driver caught fleeing cops in Seberang Perai Selatan
SEBERANG PERAI, June 21 – The police said they have launched an investigation into a viral video showing a high-speed chase involving a patrol vehicle and a Toyota Harrier at the Jalan Paboi–Bukit Tambun junction yesterday morning. The 18-second video, which began circulating on Facebook, captured the SUV being driven recklessly while attempting to flee from the authorities around 11.15am on June 20. 'The incident involved a Toyota Harrier being driven recklessly and endangering other road users while attempting to evade the authorities,' Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Superintendent Jay January Siowou said in a statement here. 'Dashcam footage of the incident has since gone viral on social media, prompting widespread public reaction.' Police said a report has been lodged, and investigations are ongoing under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant and Section 279 for reckless driving on a public road. He added that the Criminal Investigation Division of the district police headquarters is actively tracking down the suspect.
Malay Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Viral Bukit Tambun toll plaza fight: Police identify local suspect, investigation under way (VIDEO)
NIBONG TEBAL, June 2 — Police have identified one of the men involved in a fight at Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza here, South Seberang Perai district police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said. He added that they were in the midst of tracking down the suspect, who is a local man. "The case is being investigated under Section 323 and Section 506 of the Penal Code,' he said when contacted by Bernama yesterday. The police was reported to have received two reports about a fight between two men at the toll plaza after a video recording of the fight went viral on social media. — Bernama
Malay Mail
01-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
‘Kain pelikat' vs batik shirt: Police probe viral road rage scuffle at Bukit Tambun toll plaza (VIDEO)
NIBONG TEBAL, June 1 — Police have received two reports regarding an altercation involving two men at the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza here, after a video of the incident went viral on social media yesterday. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) District Police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said further investigations were ongoing, and efforts to trace the suspects involved were being carried out by the Criminal Investigation Division (BSJ) of the SPS District Police Headquarters (IPD). 'Police detected a 28-second video that went viral on social media showing a misunderstanding between two road users at the RFID lane of the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza, heading south, at about 5.15 pm today. 'The incident involved a rear-end collision which led to an argument, property damage, as well as allegations of physical assault and criminal intimidation by one of the individuals involved,' he said in a statement tonight. He said the video, which was recorded using a dashboard camera, had gone viral and sparked various reactions from the public. He added that investigations were being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt and Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. Earlier, a video clip had gone viral on social media, showing an argument between two men at the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza, with one of them, who was only wearing a sarong and a cap, seen attempting to attack using a weapon before both were calmed down by another individual present at the scene. — Bernama
