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Borneo Post
15 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Recent Kota Sentosa syabu bust ‘historic' — Minister
Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah KUCHING (July 29): Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah regarded the latest seizure of 83kg of syabu, worth RM3.07 million, in Kota Sentosa here as 'historic'. 'The collaboration of Bukit Aman (federal), Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) and the Sarawak Police Contingent (IPK) was 'historic', as they succesfully detained two suspects and seized the syabu – the biggest drug bust for 2025,' she told The Borneo Post today. Adding on, the minister said the magnitude of the impact from such drug abuse could have gone worse if the seizure did not happen. 'Therefore, I can say that the seizure was a great success, achieved by the NCID and Sarawak police,' she said. Moreover, Fatimah also pointed out NCID Sarawak as being a member of her ministry's One Stop Committee (OSC)-Sarawak Overcoming Drug and Substance Issues (MIDS). OSC-MIDS. 'Among the ways to combat the drug menace are to stop the supplies, and also promote advocacy on drug prevention by the enforcement and rehabilitation agencies,' said the minister, who chairs the OSC-MIDS. Additionally, she said the OSC-MIDS could also be formed at divisional, district and community levels. 'At the community level, the OSC-MIDS is headed by Penghulu Tan Sri Ayub Khan. When he (Ayub) was director of Bukit Aman NCID, he praised Sarawak for having a platform that enabled the integrated collaboration among the agencies to combat drug menace. 'He also praised the state government for allocating funds to purchase relevant equipment and establish facilities meant to contribute towards the effectiveness of OSC-MIDS. 'He even said other states should emulate the Sarawak government in the drug prevention and fighting.' In a press conference on Monday, Bukit Aman NCID director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the raid conducted on July 19 at 8.50pm, resulted in the police arresting two suspects – aged 25 and 27 – believed to be running drug-trafficking in Kota Sentosa. The police found a large black bag weighing 83kg, containing 80 plastic tea packages – each filled with crystalline substance believed to be syabu, amounting to a street price of RM3.07 million. Hussein said the syndicate had been active since early 2025, with their modus operandi involving placing drug-filled vehicles at designated locations with the doors left unlocked so that potential buyers could retrieve the drugs directly from the vehicles without any physical handover. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment with no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. Adding on, Hussein also said the drugs could have originated from Peninsular Malaysia and were transported to Sarawak via air routes. 'Intelligence suggests that the consignment is intended for distribution in Kalimantan, Indonesia. 'As the drugs are intended for both local consumption and transit to neighbouring countries, police are identifying the parties responsible for bringing them from Peninsular Malaysia to Kuching, as well as those involved in selling them to the arrested suspects. drug abuse fatimah abdullah lead seizure
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Foreigner caught with RM74,000 worth of syabu in Tawau drug smuggling attempt
TAWAU: A foreigner, believed to have been paid 15 million rupiah (approximately RM3,874) by a drug syndicate to smuggle narcotics via the old Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) jetty here, was arrested with more than two kilogrammes of syabu last Friday. The 22-year-old suspect, originally from Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, was apprehended by a team from the Tawau district police headquarters after he was seen behaving suspiciously along Jalan Pelabuhan at around 9.30am. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said the arrest was made following intelligence and surveillance that led to the suspect's detection. He is believed to have entered the district illegally via an uncharted route on July 21. "A check on his backpack revealed two gold-coloured plastic packets labelled 'Guanyinwang' and 'Freeso Dried Durian'," he said. "Inside were two transparent packets containing crystalline substances believed to be syabu, weighing a total of 2,062 grams and valued at approximately RM74,500. "Interrogation revealed that the undocumented suspect had entered the district illegally for the first time and admitted to being paid by the syndicate to smuggle the drugs out of the country," he said at a press conference today. Jasmin added that the suspect has been remanded for seven days until Aug 2 to assist investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment upon conviction. "Police are also actively tracking down others linked to the syndicate," he added. So far this year, Tawau police have seized more than 30 kilogrammes of syabu in a series of arrests involving individuals and drug trafficking syndicates.
New Straits Times
17 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Ivana Smit's death: Timeline of 8-year battle ends with RM1.1mil award, fresh probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today awarded RM1.1 million in damages to the mother of the late Dutch model Ivana Esther Robert Smit, after ruling that the police had been negligent in handling the investigation into her daughter's death in 2017. Here is the timeline of the case: Dec 17, 2017 Smit was found dead at CapSquare Residence after being at the home of an American couple, Alexander William Johnson and Laura Almazkyzy. She had fallen from the 20th floor, and her naked body was discovered on a sixth-floor balcony at 10am. March 29, 2018 Following the incident, the couple, Alexander William Johnson and Laura Almazkyzy, were charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug consumption. They later left the country after the legal proceedings. Aug 8, 2018 The inquest into Smit's death officially began at the Coroner's Court in Kuala Lumpur. A total of 22 witnesses were called. March 8, 2019 Coroner Mahyon Talib ruled Ivana's death a misadventure, stating there was no evidence of foul play or criminal element. March 11, 2019 Smit's mother, Christina Carolina Gerarda Johanna Verstappen, filed an appeal against the coroner's ruling at the High Court as she believed the finding was inaccurate and failed to reflect the true circumstances of her death. Nov 22, 2019 The then High Court Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah delivered his ruling when he overturned the coroner's misadventure verdict and replaced it with a finding of "death by a person or persons unknown." He also directed the Attorney‑General's Chambers to instruct the police to reopen the investigation. Nov 20, 2020 Verstappen filed her civil lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the case's investigating officer, Assistant Superintendent Faizal Abdullah, the Home Minister, and the Malaysian government as defendants. She claimed the defendants failed to carry out their statutory duties and were negligent in their investigation into the death of her daughter. July 29, 2025 Verstappen was awarded RM1.1 million in damages after the court ruled there was negligence by the police in handling the investigation into her daughter's death in 2017. The court also ordered the police to recommence the investigation and to brief the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) every three months on the progress of the investigation. The A-GC is to determine the sufficiency of the evidence and the next course of action.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Three civil servants nabbed in Lahad Datu drug raid
LAHAD DATU: Three civil servants were among five people arrested during an Op Tapis operation conducted in Taman Harapan, Jalan Silam, yesterday. The raid, carried out by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of the Lahad Datu district police headquarters, resulted in the seizure of syabu, ketum juice, cough syrup, and several dangerous weapons. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Dzulbaharin Ismail said the operation led to the confiscation of 0.41 grammes of syabu, 224 litres of ketum juice, and 8.20 litres of cough syrup. "Dangerous weapons, including a samurai sword and six machetes, were also seized. "The total value of the confiscated items is estimated at RM11,655.40," he said in a statement today. Urine screening found that one suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine, while the other four tested negative. "All suspects, aged between 24 and 38, are currently under remand and being investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952, and Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958," he added.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
40 held in Esscom's operation in Tawau, Kalabakan
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Among those detained during the integrated operation. TAWAU: A total of 40 individuals were arrested during a three-day integrated operation in the Tawau and Kalabakan districts, which concluded last Saturday. The joint operation, led by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), targeted illegal immigrants, drug-related activities, smuggling, and various other offences. Of those detained, 21 were illegal immigrants from the Philippines and Indonesia. They have since been handed over to the Immigration Department in Tawau for further action under Sections 15(1)(c) and 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Esscom Commander DCP Datuk Victor Sanjos said the operation, a collaboration involving the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Armed Forces (ATM), Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM), and other federal, state, and local agencies, aimed to restore public order and enforce laws across the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone). 'Raids were carried out at the old Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Jetty, Road Check Point (RCP) Kalabakan, and several suburban settlements and villages known for illegal activity,' he said in a statement on Monday. The remaining 19 detainees included two suspected drug dealers, who were brought to Tawau District Police Headquarters for urine screening under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Poisons Act 1952. The authorities also seized 125.64 grammes of syabu, 41 bottles of ketum juice (1.5 litres each), and RM950 in cash. Enforcement personnel inspected 146 individuals, 26 premises and three vehicles. Several violations were identified, including illegal electricity connections in settlements, which caused an about RM750,000 in losses to Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB). Action was taken under Section 61(3) of the Electricity Supply Enactment 2024. The operation also saw the issuance of 35 traffic summonses and two vehicle inspection notices under the Road Transport Act 1987 by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and traffic police. Victor said the operation was part of Op Sanggah Esscom, a continuous nationwide effort to bolster existing enforcement by PDRM, ATM and APMM. 'Esscom remains committed to our principle of 'No Day Without Operation' to prevent foreign criminal elements from threatening the peace in Eastern Sabah,' he added. He also thanked all 254 personnel involved in the operation and urged the public to continue reporting security-related incidents in Esszone by contacting the Esscom Operations Centre at 089-863181 or via WhatsApp at 011-63311072. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
