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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Car on drug distribution round in Kuching busted, syabu worth RM3mil seized
KUCHING: The cunning tactic of a drug trafficking syndicate by using cars as "mobile stores" to deliver supplies to buyers was successfully foiled by the police in a special operation conducted in Kota Sentosa on July 19. Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the raid conducted by federal Narcotics Department together with the Sarawak Narcotics Department at 8.50pm also led to the arrest of two local men aged 25 and 27 in a Perodua Alza. He said the syndicate, which is believed to have been active since the beginning of this year, would leave vehicles containing drugs at certain locations unlocked, allowing buyers to collect supplies themselves without any physical interaction, to avoid being detected by the authorities. "The results of the inspection of the vehicle found a black bag and three brown boxes containing 80 packages marked "Guan Yin Wang" containing crystal lumps suspected of being syabu (methamphetamine). "The total seizure is estimated to weigh 83kg with a market value of around RM3.07 million and could potentially harm 415,000 individuals. "Police also seized cash amounting to RM1,100 under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, making the total seizure worth RM3.072 million," he said at a press conference yesterday. Hussein said initial investigations found that the syndicate obtained drug supplies from Peninsular Malaysia via air routes to be marketed in Sarawak and Kalimantan, Indonesia. "Initial urine screening found that one of the suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, while the other had a criminal record with three offences related to gambling and providing false information. "Both suspects are now remanded for seven days from July 21 to 27 to facilitate further investigations," he said. He said the case is 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 if convicted. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Kuching drug bust nets RM3.07m syabu in mobile store operation
KUCHING: A drug trafficking syndicate using cars as 'mobile stores' to discreetly deliver syabu was dismantled by police in a special operation in Kota Sentosa. The raid, conducted on July 19, led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of methamphetamine worth RM3.072 million. Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan revealed that the syndicate left vehicles containing drugs unlocked at designated locations, allowing buyers to collect supplies without direct interaction. 'This tactic was used to evade detection,' he said. During the raid, police found 80 packages marked 'Guan Yin Wang' containing crystal lumps suspected to be syabu. The total seizure weighed 83 kilogrammes, with an estimated street value of RM3.07 million, potentially affecting 415,000 users. Cash amounting to RM1,100 was also confiscated under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. Initial investigations indicate the drugs were sourced from Peninsular Malaysia via air routes before being distributed in Sarawak and Kalimantan, Indonesia. One suspect tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, while the other had prior criminal records related to gambling and false information. Both are remanded for seven days pending further investigations. The case is being probed under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and a minimum of 12 cane strokes upon conviction. - Bernama
